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RVJ 690

1998 Morris Minor

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,551 mi
Last recorded69,551 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Morris Minor20,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVJ 690
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,551 miles

corrosion underneath

Fail 6 Jun 2012 69,448 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,446 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 67,670 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 67,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,390 miles

front cross panel corroded

n/s/r service brake very low on performace also parking brake fuel tank slighty corrodedj

o/s/r bump stop missing

under vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2009 67,364 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

front cross panel corroded

n/s/r service brake very low on performace also parking brake fuel tank slighty corrodedj

o/s/r bump stop missing

under vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2008 66,365 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 66,365 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 66,358 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 62,047 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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RVJ 690 is a 1998 Morris Minor in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 20,188 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 RVJ 690, 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 28 years old, this Morris Minor is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RVJ 690 is a 1998 Morris Minor, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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