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FDU 343L

1972 Morris Minor

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,226 mi
Last recorded52,226 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Morris Minor59,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDU 343L
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 52,226 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,020 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 52,020 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,708 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 51,708 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,082 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 49,506 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 49,504 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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FDU 343L is a 1972 Morris Minor in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FDU 343L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FDU 343L?

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What year was FDU 343L registered?

FDU 343L is a 1972 Morris Minor, first registered on 5 December 1972.

Is FDU 343L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDU 343L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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