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PCY 357G

1968 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

71,788 mi
Last recorded71,788 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1968 Morris Minor49,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCY 357G
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1968
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 71,788 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 71,788 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 71,233 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 71,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint shock link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer tread starting to lift away on sidewall

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer cut in tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2014 70,405 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 70,405 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 16 May 2013 69,849 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 69,849 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 68,775 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 68,775 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 68,699 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2007 68,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 68,132 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 65,739 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 65,685 miles

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust loose at down pipe

Fail 11 Aug 2005 63,371 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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PCY 357G is a 1968 Morris Minor in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

Across all 1968 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 49,116 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 PCY 357G, 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 58 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PCY 357G registered?

PCY 357G is a 1968 Morris Minor, first registered on 23 August 1968.

Is PCY 357G safe to buy?

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