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NVG 873

2003 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,216 mi
Last recorded39,216 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Morris Minor34,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVG 873
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 39,216 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2018 39,328 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 39,028 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,704 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 1 Jun 2016 38,704 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 12 May 2015 37,957 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 37,480 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 37,480 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 36,591 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 36,469 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 35,893 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,383 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 34,985 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,624 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 34,271 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 34,271 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 33,916 miles

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

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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NVG 873 is a 2003 Morris Minor in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 34,271 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 NVG 873, 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 23 years old, this Morris Minor is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NVG 873 registered?

NVG 873 is a 2003 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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