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FPP 204G

1980 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,284 mi
Last recorded69,284 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1980 Morris Minor42,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPP 204G
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,284 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f wing lower starting to copme adrift .. wooden structer showing signs of wear

Fail 8 Oct 2013 69,284 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f wing lower starting to copme adrift .. wooden structer showing signs of wear

Pass 23 Oct 2012 26,205 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 68,187 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 67,416 miles

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

excessive corrosion on o/s/r inner wing area

Pass 13 Oct 2010 66,393 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s/r under wheel arch area rusted through outside prescribed area

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 6 Oct 2009 63,393 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 63,393 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 60,616 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,679 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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FPP 204G is a 1980 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1980 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 42,466 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 FPP 204G, 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 46 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FPP 204G registered?

FPP 204G is a 1980 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is FPP 204G safe to buy?

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