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ABW 54F

1989 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,687 mi
Last recorded74,687 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1989 Morris Minor59,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 54F
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 74,687 miles

slight play in nearside front suspension lower trunnion

Fail 3 Nov 2014 74,687 miles

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

slight play in nearside front suspension lower trunnion

Pass 21 Oct 2013 72,276 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 71,366 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 68,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

end float n/s steering rack.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 66,521 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 62,586 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 59,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 56,805 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 55,350 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 55,247 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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ABW 54F is a 1989 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 59,029 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 ABW 54F, 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 37 years old, this Morris Minor is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ABW 54F registered?

ABW 54F is a 1989 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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