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RTT 559

1983 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,019 mi
Last recorded88,019 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1983 Morris Minor24,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 559
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 88,019 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 88,019 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2010 87,760 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 87,759 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 87,565 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 85,945 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 85,945 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 85,660 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 85,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 84,921 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 84,920 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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RTT 559 is a 1983 Morris Minor in Green with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1983 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 24,409 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 RTT 559, 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 43 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RTT 559 registered?

RTT 559 is a 1983 Morris Minor, first registered on 4 November 1983.

Is RTT 559 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTT 559 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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