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ROE 257

1997 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,000 mi
Last recorded65,000 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Morris Minor70,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROE 257
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 65,000 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,996 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 64,760 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 64,760 miles

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 64,737 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

body ns os has had welding

ns rear tyrehas cracking to rubber

Fail 22 May 2008 64,737 miles

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

body ns os has had welding

ns rear tyrehas cracking to rubber

Pass 17 Jan 2007 64,724 miles

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

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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ROE 257 is a 1997 Morris Minor in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 70,161 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 ROE 257, 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 29 years old, this Morris Minor is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ROE 257 registered?

ROE 257 is a 1997 Morris Minor, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is ROE 257 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROE 257 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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