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ESU 679

1987 Morris Minor

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,409 mi
Last recorded33,409 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1987 Morris Minor44,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESU 679
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 33,409 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 32,425 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 32,423 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 30,795 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,111 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 27,546 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 26,596 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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ESU 679 is a 1987 Morris Minor in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ESU 679, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ESU 679 registered?

ESU 679 is a 1987 Morris Minor, first registered on 16 July 1987.

Is ESU 679 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESU 679 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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