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SNL 238

1981 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,203 mi
Last recorded92,203 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1981 Morris Minor 100044,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNL 238
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2008 92,203 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 93,124 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 93,122 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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SNL 238 is a 1981 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 44,226 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 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 9,910 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SNL 238, 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 45 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SNL 238?

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What year was SNL 238 registered?

SNL 238 is a 1981 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 3 September 1981.

Is SNL 238 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNL 238 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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