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ORU 266

1983 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,601 mi
Last recorded53,601 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1983 Morris Minor24,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORU 266
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 53,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 53,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 53,601 miles

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

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 53,601 miles

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

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

offside and nearside lower trunions rubbers missing or split

Fail 5 Nov 2010 53,601 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

offside and nearside lower trunions rubbers missing or split

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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ORU 266 is a 1983 Morris Minor in Black with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 24,409 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 ORU 266, 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 43 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 ORU 266 registered?

ORU 266 is a 1983 Morris Minor, first registered on 6 October 1983.

Is ORU 266 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORU 266 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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