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MYB 248

1989 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

314 mi
Last recorded314 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Morris Minor59,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYB 248
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 314 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 179 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2016 99,330 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 99,110 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 98,417 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 97,462 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 95,424 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 94,896 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 94,113 miles

All four tyres perished.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 91,293 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 91,114 miles

n/s/f upper steering knuckle worn

Pass 7 Jul 2006 90,639 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 89,991 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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MYB 248 is a 1989 Morris Minor in Green with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MYB 248, 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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What year was MYB 248 registered?

MYB 248 is a 1989 Morris Minor, first registered on 23 January 1989.

Is MYB 248 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYB 248 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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