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FRG 521

1989 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,475 mi
Last recorded61,475 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Morris Minor59,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRG 521
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,475 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle frame (not excessive in prescribed areas)

Pass 30 May 2012 61,354 miles

3 tyres have cracking walls

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 May 2012 61,354 miles

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

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

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

3 tyres have cracking walls

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 61,027 miles

2 wheels havebeen wellded to repair corrossion to the wheel

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear n/s tyre wal l cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,727 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 60,721 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not retract smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not retract smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

substancial repair underside but cannot assess repair properly due to underside being heavily filled in and undersealed .after speaking to my local vehicle examiner mr g owen i have been advised to record the repair the customer has brought me some p

the presenter has brought me some picture evidence of the repair before being consealed and i have kept the pictures for my records

windscreen washers not fitted

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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FRG 521 is a 1989 Morris Minor in Green with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 59,029 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 FRG 521, 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 37 years old, this Morris Minor is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FRG 521 registered?

FRG 521 is a 1989 Morris Minor, first registered on 25 July 1989.

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