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KUP 820C

1981 Morris Minor

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,344 mi
Last recorded71,344 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Morris Minor30,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUP 820C
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 71,344 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 71,315 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 71,044 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 70,933 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 70,932 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 70,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both inner rear arches badly corroded

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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KUP 820C is a 1981 Morris Minor in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 30,847 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 KUP 820C, 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 45 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KUP 820C registered?

KUP 820C is a 1981 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is KUP 820C safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUP 820C shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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