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GSL 788

1983 Morris Minor

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,321 mi
Last recorded17,321 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1983 Morris Minor24,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSL 788
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 17,321 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 16,526 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 16,526 miles

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

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GSL 788 is a 1983 Morris Minor in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 24,409 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 GSL 788, 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 43 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GSL 788 registered?

GSL 788 is a 1983 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is GSL 788 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSL 788 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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