MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,840 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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.
heavily undersealed
previous welding done before mot
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
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.
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
How Reliable is the Morris Minor?
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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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BOV 578C is a 1980 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1980.
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