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LFO 290

1986 Morris Minor

Pink Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,067 mi
Last recorded95,067 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1986 Morris Minor36,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFO 290
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1986
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2016 95,067 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 94,347 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 93,286 miles

Advise boot floor corroded

Advise nearside headlamp damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2014 93,286 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise boot floor corroded

Advise nearside headlamp damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2013 92,208 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2012 91,301 miles

Advise rear brake efforts low

Fail 28 Jun 2012 91,301 miles

Advise rear brake efforts low

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LFO 290 is a 1986 Morris Minor in Pink with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 36,652 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 LFO 290, 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 40 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 LFO 290 registered?

LFO 290 is a 1986 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is LFO 290 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFO 290 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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