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EBL 984K

1972 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

28,545 mi
Last recorded28,545 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1972 Morris Minor59,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBL 984K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2013 28,545 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/rear spring 'U' bolt damaged.

n/s and o/s floor/sill have been plated over and may have had parts or all of the vehical structure removed which would make it dangerouse to drive.

Pass 24 May 2012 25,169 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside parking brake cable very close to exhaust

Pass 2 Jun 2011 23,551 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 23,551 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2009 23,160 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 22,993 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 22,974 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 22,760 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 22,760 miles

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

n/s outrigger holed o/s sill holed

Pass 17 Nov 2005 22,587 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 22,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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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EBL 984K is a 1972 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1972 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 59,364 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 EBL 984K, 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 54 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EBL 984K is a 1972 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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