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LJ 7054

1989 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1018cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,327 mi
Last recorded71,327 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Morris Minor59,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ 7054
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,018cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,327 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 71,326 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,270 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 71,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 71,256 miles

Slight front brake inbalance

Pass 26 Jun 2012 71,220 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 71,219 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Exhaust rubber mounting perished

Pass 23 May 2011 71,207 miles

Lift in N/S King pin

Fail 12 May 2011 71,197 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Lift in N/S King pin

Pass 30 Sep 2009 71,187 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brakes Low on performance

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 71,183 miles

slight play in drop arm to steering box joint

Fail 15 Sep 2008 71,182 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

slight play in drop arm to steering box joint

Pass 30 Aug 2007 71,174 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 71,167 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 71,160 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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LJ 7054 is a 1989 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,018cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 59,029 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 LJ 7054, 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 37 years old, this Morris Minor is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LJ 7054 is a 1989 Morris Minor, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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