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HVJ 861

1984 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,088 mi
Last recorded13,088 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1984 Morris Minor61,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVJ 861
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 13,088 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 13,077 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 12,613 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 286 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 286 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 7,557 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 7,557 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 7,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 7,178 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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HVJ 861 is a 1984 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1984 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 61,890 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 HVJ 861, 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 42 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HVJ 861 registered?

HVJ 861 is a 1984 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 September 1984.

Is HVJ 861 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVJ 861 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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