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6 TPJ

1987 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,696 mi
Last recorded27,696 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1987 Morris Minor44,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 TPJ
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2012 27,696 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,696 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,696 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 27,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 27,696 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 27,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,696 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,696 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 27,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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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6 TPJ is a 1987 Morris Minor in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 44,143 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 6 TPJ, 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 39 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 6 TPJ registered?

6 TPJ is a 1987 Morris Minor, first registered on 2 June 1987.

Is 6 TPJ safe to buy?

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