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889 XUF

1956 Morris Minor 1000

Grey Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,333 mi
Last recorded74,333 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1956 Morris Minor 100042,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration889 XUF
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1956
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 74,333 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 74,333 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2014 37,715 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 37,714 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 46,602 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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889 XUF is a 1956 Morris Minor 1000 in Grey with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1956 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 42,130 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 889 XUF, 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 70 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 889 XUF registered?

889 XUF is a 1956 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 3 February 1956.

Is 889 XUF safe to buy?

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