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818 FBB

1987 Morris Minor

Grey Petrol 1961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

48,406 mi
Last recorded48,406 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Morris Minor44,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration818 FBB
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,961cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 48,406 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 47,742 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 46,915 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 46,906 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,408 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 45,918 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 45,918 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 22 May 2013 45,621 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2013 45,621 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 45,602 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly distorted

Fail 22 May 2012 45,602 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre slightly distorted

Pass 23 May 2011 45,592 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 45,399 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 45,335 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 43,072 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 43,780 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 42,777 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 40,694 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 40,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal travel on mot limit

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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818 FBB is a 1987 Morris Minor in Grey with a 1,961cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 818 FBB, 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 818 FBB registered?

818 FBB is a 1987 Morris Minor, first registered on 30 October 1987.

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