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NSU 840

1988 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,097 mi
Last recorded57,097 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Morris Minor49,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSU 840
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 57,097 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 54,597 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 52,971 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 50,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 49,038 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 49,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 47,832 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 47,822 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 46,908 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 46,897 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 45,384 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2005 45,286 miles

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

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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NSU 840 is a 1988 Morris Minor in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 49,032 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 NSU 840, 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 38 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 NSU 840 registered?

NSU 840 is a 1988 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 October 1988.

Is NSU 840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSU 840 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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