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BNK 256A

1998 Morris Minor

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,686 mi
Last recorded13,686 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Morris Minor20,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNK 256A
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 13,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal front shackle - pin worn (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 13,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal front shackle - pin worn (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 13,682 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 13,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dipped beam (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 13,678 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 13,678 miles

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by torsion bar mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 13,653 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 12,982 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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BNK 256A is a 1998 Morris Minor in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BNK 256A, 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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BNK 256A is a 1998 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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