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8 ENV

1998 Morris Minor

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,708 mi
Last recorded131,708 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Morris Minor20,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 ENV
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 131,708 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2025 38,767 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 129,824 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 128,068 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 125,130 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 121,674 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 119,077 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 116,827 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 111,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Recommended Replacement. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 107,381 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 102,662 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 98,141 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 93,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 88,729 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 84,652 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 78,641 miles

near side front tyre is worn on outter edge

Pass 3 Mar 2010 78,141 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 73,888 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 70,055 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 66,690 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 61,135 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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8 ENV is a 1998 Morris Minor in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 20,188 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 8 ENV, 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 28 years old, this Morris Minor is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 8 ENV registered?

8 ENV is a 1998 Morris Minor, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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