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DRS 33A

1983 Morris Minor

Brown Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,326 mi
Last recorded62,326 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1983 Morris Minor24,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 33A
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 62,326 miles

o/s outer sill bolt on panel corroded

various welding patches on floor and chassis

Fail 30 Jan 2014 62,326 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

o/s outer sill bolt on panel corroded

various welding patches on floor and chassis

Fail 6 Nov 2013 62,325 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

o/s outer soll bolt on panel corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,921 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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DRS 33A is a 1983 Morris Minor in Brown with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 24,409 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 DRS 33A, 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 43 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DRS 33A registered?

DRS 33A is a 1983 Morris Minor, first registered on 4 June 1983.

Is DRS 33A safe to buy?

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