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HBL 983G

1986 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,623 mi
Last recorded55,623 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1986 Morris Minor36,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBL 983G
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 55,623 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 55,614 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,606 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,172 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,558 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,732 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 52,726 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 51,964 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 51,880 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 44,668 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 44,661 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 36,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,673 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 21,360 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 21,108 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2006 14,129 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 14,129 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

slight play offside top trunion

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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HBL 983G is a 1986 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 36,652 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 HBL 983G, 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 40 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HBL 983G registered?

HBL 983G is a 1986 Morris Minor, first registered on 20 August 1986.

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