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NVO 987

1981 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,942 mi
Last recorded12,942 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 1981 Morris Minor30,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVO 987
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 May 2009 12,942 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 10,931 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 9,436 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack, both chassis rails tender,near centre

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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NVO 987 is a 1981 Morris Minor in Black with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 30,847 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 NVO 987, 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 45 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NVO 987?

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What year was NVO 987 registered?

NVO 987 is a 1981 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is NVO 987 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVO 987 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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