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868 FMM

1955 Morris Minor

Beige Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,280 mi
Last recorded71,280 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1955 Morris Minor44,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration868 FMM
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1955
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2012 71,280 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 71,094 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 69,077 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in n/s king pin

Pass 25 Jun 2009 67,481 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 58,706 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 58,705 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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868 FMM is a 1955 Morris Minor in Beige with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1955 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 44,045 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 868 FMM, 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 71 years old, this Morris Minor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 868 FMM registered?

868 FMM is a 1955 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 September 1955.

Is 868 FMM safe to buy?

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