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613 XVU

1980 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,225 mi
Last recorded97,225 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1980 Morris Minor42,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration613 XVU
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 97,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 97,197 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area central to jacking point and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area central jacking point to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component missing Rebound bump stop missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre out of shape size 145x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Advise front wipers on all the time

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre flat ()

Pass 15 Mar 2012 96,531 miles

brakes not visable through wheels but only just meet mot requirements and seem to need repair

floor corroded / welded / undersealed

oil leak

rear hubs damp

Fail 4 Apr 2011 96,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate deteriorated to legal limit recomend renewal

large areas of sills and underbody /chassis heavily corrodid

offside and nearside rear hub seals leaking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2009 92,482 miles

oil leak on n/s/r hub seal

Fail 19 Oct 2009 92,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

areas of nearside and offside front floors holed by corrosion outside of prescribed areas

oil leaking from nearside rear axle seal

Pass 16 Oct 2008 88,318 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 88,167 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 83,272 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 83,272 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 81,029 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
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613 XVU is a 1980 Morris Minor in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1980 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 42,466 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morris Minor fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 613 XVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 46 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 613 XVU registered?

613 XVU is a 1980 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 April 1980.

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