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TFJ 472

1982 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,923 mi
Last recorded40,923 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1982 Morris Minor42,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFJ 472
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,923 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,386 miles

Metal brake pipes rusted

Rear leaf springs starting to splay

Vehicle underbody badly rusted in places

Pass 23 Oct 2006 80,066 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 80,066 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/s/f inner wheel arch holed - not in prescribed area

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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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TFJ 472 is a 1982 Morris Minor in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 42,842 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 TFJ 472, 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 44 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TFJ 472?

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What year was TFJ 472 registered?

TFJ 472 is a 1982 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is TFJ 472 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFJ 472 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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