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LHA 387E

1978 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

85,758 mi
Last recorded85,758 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor 100039,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHA 387E
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 85,758 miles

slight noise from nearside and offside front wheel bearing areas

Fail 16 Jun 2017 85,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight noise from nearside and offside front wheel bearing areas

Pass 16 Jun 2016 85,132 miles

both front indicator lens missing

nearside and offside front wheel bearings noisy?

nearside rear number plate light bulb dim in operation

Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,919 miles

bulb? ,connection? to offside brake light

nearside rear number plate light bulb dim in operation

Fail 24 Aug 2015 84,919 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bulb? ,connection? to offside brake light

nearside rear number plate light bulb dim in operation

Pass 30 Jul 2014 84,368 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 84,368 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 84,352 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 84,338 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 84,329 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 84,278 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 84,278 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 27 May 2009 84,004 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2009 84,004 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 83,960 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 83,510 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 83,510 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 81,856 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 81,856 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 81,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?

Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
12,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,910
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,916
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 6,402
brake recording little or no effort 5,184
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LHA 387E is a 1978 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1978 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 39,588 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 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 9,910 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LHA 387E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 48 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LHA 387E registered?

LHA 387E is a 1978 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 2 August 1978.

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