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OVS 851

1992 Morris Minor

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

27,503 mi
Last recorded27,503 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 Morris Minor39,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVS 851
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 27,503 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 27,491 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 27,491 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,478 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 27,478 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,449 miles

Advise adjustment of brakes

Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,211 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,107 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 27,105 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,090 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 27,090 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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OVS 851 is a 1992 Morris Minor in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1992 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 39,126 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 OVS 851, 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 34 years old, this Morris Minor is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OVS 851 registered?

OVS 851 is a 1992 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 December 1992.

Is OVS 851 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVS 851 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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