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PTE 804L

1973 Morris Minor

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

41,758 mi
Last recorded41,758 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Morris Minor41,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTE 804L
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 41,758 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 41,702 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 41,702 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 41,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front trunion slight play

Offside Front trunion slight play

fuel pipe front to rear slightly rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2016 41,440 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front trunion slight play

Offside Front trunion slight play

fuel pipe front to rear slightly rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2015 41,327 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,106 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

small crack nearside chassis leg

Fail 19 Mar 2014 41,106 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

small crack nearside chassis leg

Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,719 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 40,719 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,130 miles

offside front seat frame buckled

Fail 16 Mar 2012 40,130 miles

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

nearside track rod end gaiter split

offside front seat frame buckled

Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,872 miles

clutch cross shaft bushes worn

Fail 14 Mar 2011 39,872 miles

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

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

clutch cross shaft bushes worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 39,365 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Mar 2010 39,365 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Apr 2009 38,920 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 38,920 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,780 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 38,776 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 38,657 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,436 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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PTE 804L is a 1973 Morris Minor in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1973 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 41,384 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 PTE 804L, 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 53 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PTE 804L registered?

PTE 804L is a 1973 Morris Minor, first registered on 22 March 1973.

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