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ABW 238H

2008 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,169 mi
Last recorded38,169 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 238H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 38,169 miles

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

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 38,167 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 34,605 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 31,016 miles

Oil leak

some imbalance on front brakes

Fail 4 Oct 2012 31,003 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,256 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 28,191 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,191 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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ABW 238H is a 2008 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ABW 238H, 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 18 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ABW 238H registered?

ABW 238H is a 2008 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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