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IA 9142

1983 Morris Minor

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,208 mi
Last recorded7,208 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1983 Morris Minor24,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIA 9142
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 7,208 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 7,161 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 7,034 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 7,034 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 6,792 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 6,418 miles

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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IA 9142 is a 1983 Morris Minor in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 IA 9142, 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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How do I check the history of IA 9142?

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What year was IA 9142 registered?

IA 9142 is a 1983 Morris Minor, first registered on 4 October 1983.

Is IA 9142 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IA 9142 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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