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HFN 193

1953 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,132 mi
Last recorded72,132 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1953 Morris Minor 100048,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFN 193
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 72,132 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,098 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 71,909 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 71,772 miles

both rear & n/s/f tyre sidewalls cracked

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

play in both rear shock pivots

Fail 29 Nov 2008 71,771 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside 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 position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both rear & o/s/f tyres cracked

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2007 71,473 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 71,473 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?

Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
12,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,910
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,916
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 6,402
brake recording little or no effort 5,184
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HFN 193 is a 1953 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1953 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 48,013 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 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 9,910 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HFN 193, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 73 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HFN 193 registered?

HFN 193 is a 1953 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 16 May 1953.

Is HFN 193 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFN 193 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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