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CN 8691

1938 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

73,080 mi
Last recorded73,080 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN 8691
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1938
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 73,080 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

offside beam image is slightly below the horizontal as is acceptable for a pre 1950

slight cracking nearside front tyre

slight play bottom of steering box

Fail 29 Jun 2009 73,078 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Upper Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

offside beam image is slightly below the horizontal as is acceptable for a pre 1950

slight cracking nearside front tyre

slight play bottom of steering box

Fail 11 Jun 2009 73,073 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside beam image is slightly below the horizontal as is acceptable for a pre 1950

slight play at bottom of steering box

Pass 25 Apr 2008 72,678 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

wiring at offside of battery box decayed

Fail 19 Apr 2008 72,674 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

wiring at offside of battery box decayed

Pass 23 Apr 2007 72,342 miles

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

battery loose

corroded wiring to offside junction box on side of battery box

fanbelt loose

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 19 Apr 2007 72,338 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

battery loose

corroded wiring to offside junction box on side of battery box

fanbelt loose

main feed at starter loose

rear diff seal leaking

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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CN 8691 is a 1938 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 CN 8691, 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 88 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN 8691 is a 1938 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 29 April 1938.

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