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PFO 170

1996 Morris Minor

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,774 mi
Last recorded67,774 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Morris Minor29,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFO 170
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,774 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside leaf spring corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 66,875 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Jacking points corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 66,873 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Jacking points corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 66,033 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 63,956 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,107 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 63,088 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,721 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 59,278 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,512 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 56,382 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 49,821 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,433 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 43,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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PFO 170 is a 1996 Morris Minor in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 29,823 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 PFO 170, 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 30 years old, this Morris Minor is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PFO 170 registered?

PFO 170 is a 1996 Morris Minor, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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