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CSU 670

1987 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

2,060 mi
Last recorded2,060 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1987 Morris Minor44,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSU 670
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2015 2,060 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 1,951 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 1,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 132 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres cracking and perishing!

Fail 9 May 2013 132 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres cracking and perishing!

Pass 28 Apr 2012 43 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres have deep cracks in tread but not deep enough to reach the cords!

fuel cap seal in poor condition!

nearside rear floor corroding but not within perscibed area!

Fail 25 Apr 2012 43 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres have deep cracks in tread but not deep enough to reach the cords!

fuel cap seal in poor condition!

nearside rear floor corroding but not within perscibed area!

Pass 30 Mar 2011 9,005 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

Front wheel bearings slight play

Fail 15 Mar 2011 9,000 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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CSU 670 is a 1987 Morris Minor in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1987 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 44,143 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 CSU 670, 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 39 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CSU 670 registered?

CSU 670 is a 1987 Morris Minor, first registered on 2 February 1987.

Is CSU 670 safe to buy?

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