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MRZ 5155

1997 Morris Minor

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

13,662 mi
Last recorded13,662 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Morris Minor70,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 5155
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 13,662 miles

slight play at n/s lower trunion

Pass 5 Jul 2017 75,184 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 74,044 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 73,344 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 71,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 71,573 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 68,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 68,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 65,565 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,734 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 59,172 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre rear view mirror loose

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear diff leaking

rear leaf springs bushes splitting

slight play to both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Aug 2010 51,661 miles

radiator getting in a poor condition

slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jun 2010 51,508 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wiper blade worn

radiator in poor condition

slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jul 2009 49,864 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r service and parking prake poor

rear brake and suspension components rusty

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s floors, but not excessive.

slight scratches to n/s of windscreen

transmissions oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2009 49,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

n/s/r service and parking prake poor

rear brake and suspension components rusty

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s floors, but not excessive.

slight scratches to n/s of windscreen

transmissions oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,395 miles

oil leaks from engine

Fail 15 Jul 2008 49,392 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s handbrke poor

n/s/r footbrake poor

oil leaks from engine

Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,195 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 47,195 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 44,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s headlamp reflector corroded

slight body corroison doors

Fail 22 Jul 2005 44,569 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside headlamp reflector 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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MRZ 5155 is a 1997 Morris Minor in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1997 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 70,161 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 MRZ 5155, 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 29 years old, this Morris Minor is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MRZ 5155 is a 1997 Morris Minor, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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