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TUO 305

1983 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,412 mi
Last recorded16,412 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1983 Morris Minor24,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUO 305
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 16,412 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 16,401 miles

Front suspension bearing dust covers split / missing

Pass 15 Feb 2022 16,387 miles

Front Front suspension Bearing dust covers split / missing

Fail 3 Feb 2022 16,387 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Front suspension Bearing dust covers split / missing

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 16,380 miles

Front suspension bearing dust covers perishing

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Both rear hub seals leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 16,346 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 16,215 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 16,153 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 16,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 16,013 miles

slight play in nearside front suspension top damper arm

unable to check rear leaf springs due to corrosion protection material

Pass 8 Oct 2013 15,743 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 15,580 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 15,570 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 15,561 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 15,444 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 15,429 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 15,429 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 15,253 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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TUO 305 is a 1983 Morris Minor in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 TUO 305, 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.

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What year was TUO 305 registered?

TUO 305 is a 1983 Morris Minor, first registered on 14 October 1983.

Is TUO 305 safe to buy?

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