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BIA 8143

1984 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,074 mi
Last recorded74,074 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1984 Morris Minor61,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIA 8143
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 74,074 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 72,387 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 72,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 71,160 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 70,466 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 70,499 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 70,215 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 70,023 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 70,023 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 70,008 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 69,909 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,788 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 69,759 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 69,691 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 69,509 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 69,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant leaking

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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BIA 8143 is a 1984 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 61,890 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BIA 8143, 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 42 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BIA 8143 registered?

BIA 8143 is a 1984 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is BIA 8143 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIA 8143 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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