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PGF 551

1990 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,402 mi
Last recorded21,402 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 Morris Minor34,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGF 551
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 21,402 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 21,258 miles

many satisfactory weld repairs to the underside of the vehicle.

poor washer and wiper action,normal on this model.

Fail 13 Nov 2010 21,258 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

many satisfactory weld repairs to the underside of the vehicle.

poor washer and wiper action,normal on this model.

Pass 22 May 2009 21,121 miles

engine oil very low,topped up to enable a safe test.

poor horn volume and tone.

slight play in the propshaft rear u/joint.

Fail 8 May 2008 20,937 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2008 20,937 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 20,775 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 20,775 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2006 20,529 miles

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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PGF 551 is a 1990 Morris Minor in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 34,330 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 PGF 551, 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 36 years old, this Morris Minor is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PGF 551 registered?

PGF 551 is a 1990 Morris Minor, first registered on 18 January 1990.

Is PGF 551 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGF 551 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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