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AYE 278B

1978 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,447 mi
Last recorded47,447 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor 100039,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYE 278B
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 47,447 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

some welding repairs outside prescribed arias not completely welded

Fail 10 May 2018 47,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

some welding repairs outside prescribed arias not completely welded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,147 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 46,592 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 46,166 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 46,166 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 45,915 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 45,904 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,896 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,890 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 45,880 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,875 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,870 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 45,861 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 45,852 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 45,833 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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AYE 278B is a 1978 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AYE 278B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AYE 278B registered?

AYE 278B is a 1978 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 24 May 1978.

Is AYE 278B safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYE 278B shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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