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BOV 578C

1980 Morris Minor

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,840 mi
Last recorded34,840 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1980 Morris Minor42,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOV 578C
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 34,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

a lot of previous welding only just acceptible

cannot carry out a thorough inspection of body due to excessively applied sealer & black paint

rear leaf springs worn

Fail 16 Aug 2016 34,840 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported Steel to flexible brake house union mounting bracket broken. (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Possibly gear oil from hub bearing (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis by shackle pin bracket. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Possibly gear oil from hub bearing (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

The chassis/main load bearing members/sections have had excessive underseal applied.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 29,459 miles

heavily undersealed

previous welding done before mot

Pass 1 Aug 2014 22,364 miles

Chassis slightly corroded

N/S/F Floor pan has corrosion

Rear diff has a slight leak

Underside has evidence of fibreglass matting applied with thick underseal covering

Fail 3 Jul 2014 22,163 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Underside has evidence of fibreglass matting applied with thick underseal covering.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 22,148 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

GREASE GUN NIPPLE HAVE BEEN LEFT ATTACHED TO FRONT WHEEL CYLINDER BLEED NIPPLES , THESE SHOULD BE REMOVED .

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

floor below drivers seat flexing considerable and around seat hinges

front bumper and wing and front panel slightly loose

front number plate bracket cracked and corroding away

indicator warning lamp on stalk inoperative but warning light on speedo face working

nearside front and rear seat belts removed

nearside rear tyre perished

unable to assess all repairs already carried out on vehicle due to liberal applications of body sealer , undersealant , dum dum and filler in many areas

wiring in engine bay loose but not likely to cause a short and recommend to affix properly and more securely than current arrangements

Pass 22 May 2013 15,251 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 13,657 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 10,777 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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BOV 578C is a 1980 Morris Minor in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 42,466 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 BOV 578C, 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 46 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BOV 578C registered?

BOV 578C is a 1980 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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