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OVU 755

1980 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,207 mi
Last recorded57,207 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1980 Morris Minor42,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVU 755
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 57,207 miles

rear shackle bushes worn

Pass 25 Jul 2017 56,082 miles

exhaust flange loose

wear in both top trunnions,wear in both top suspension bushes,

Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,548 miles

front brakes slight binding

front exhaust pipe loose,offside rear suspension getting weak

Fail 30 Jul 2016 55,499 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes slight binding

front exhaust pipe loose,offside rear suspension getting weak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 54,688 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 54,685 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,612 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,549 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 54,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 54,428 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 54,424 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,395 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 54,246 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked & perrished

nearside front & offside front inner wing pannels poorly reapaired

offside wiper blade split but clearing the windscreen

slight play within nearside of steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2007 54,153 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked & perrished

Fail 17 Oct 2007 54,153 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracked & perrished

Pass 30 Aug 2006 54,098 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

some corrosion to offside cross member at jacking point

some corrosion to offside rear floor pan

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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OVU 755 is a 1980 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1980 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 42,466 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 OVU 755, 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 46 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OVU 755 registered?

OVU 755 is a 1980 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is OVU 755 safe to buy?

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