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HSJ 891

1998 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,301 mi
Last recorded24,301 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Morris Minor20,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSJ 891
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 24,301 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 24,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,335 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 23,335 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,560 miles

boot floor corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,290 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,209 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 21,182 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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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HSJ 891 is a 1998 Morris Minor in Green with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 20,188 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 HSJ 891, 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 28 years old, this Morris Minor is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HSJ 891 registered?

HSJ 891 is a 1998 Morris Minor, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is HSJ 891 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSJ 891 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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