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8897 BP

1978 Morris Minor 1000

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,969 mi
Last recorded50,969 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor 100039,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8897 BP
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 50,969 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 50,681 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres 2mm tread left

slight buckle in offside front road wheel

Pass 17 Oct 2014 50,681 miles

all tyres 2mm tread left

slight buckle in offside front road wheel

Pass 25 Oct 2013 50,670 miles

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

front wheels slightly buckled

Fail 24 Oct 2013 50,668 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front wheels slightly buckled

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2012 50,654 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 50,608 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 50,591 miles

offside rear brake grabbing slightly.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 50,535 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 50,383 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 50,279 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?

Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
12,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,910
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,916
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 6,402
brake recording little or no effort 5,184
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8897 BP is a 1978 Morris Minor 1000 in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 39,588 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 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 9,910 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8897 BP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 48 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 8897 BP registered?

8897 BP is a 1978 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is 8897 BP safe to buy?

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