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LCV 579F

1988 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

74,827 mi
Last recorded74,827 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1988 Morris Minor49,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCV 579F
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2016 74,827 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 74,800 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 74,800 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LCV 579F is a 1988 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1988 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 49,032 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 LCV 579F, 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 38 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LCV 579F registered?

LCV 579F is a 1988 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is LCV 579F safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCV 579F shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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