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689 XUV

1983 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

738 mi
Last recorded738 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1983 Morris Minor24,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration689 XUV
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 May 2012 738 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 738 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 600 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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689 XUV is a 1983 Morris Minor in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 24,409 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 689 XUV, 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 43 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 689 XUV registered?

689 XUV is a 1983 Morris Minor, first registered on 14 October 1983.

Is 689 XUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 689 XUV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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