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RAE 163G

1968 Morris Minor 1000

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

45,393 mi
Last recorded45,393 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1968 Morris Minor 100049,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAE 163G
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1968
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 45,393 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 45,355 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 45,353 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 45,317 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 45,260 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 45,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 45,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Radius arm location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Track control arm location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 45,136 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 45,086 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 44,974 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 44,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 44,834 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 44,411 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 43,995 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 43,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 43,769 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 43,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 42,663 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 42,132 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 42,123 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 41,492 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,215 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,519 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 33,429 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 33,429 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?

Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
12,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,910
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,916
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 6,402
brake recording little or no effort 5,184
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RAE 163G is a 1968 Morris Minor 1000 in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1968 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,335 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Minor 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 9,910 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RAE 163G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 58 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAE 163G registered?

RAE 163G is a 1968 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 23 September 1968.

Is RAE 163G safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAE 163G shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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