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UER 978

1980 Morris Minor

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,377 mi
Last recorded12,377 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1980 Morris Minor42,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUER 978
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 May 2012 12,377 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 13 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 89,551 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 99,999 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 71,999 miles

centre crossmember weak in places

corrosion on inner wings under bonnet

floorpans weak in places

slight movement in lever arm on nearside front shockabsorber

small cracks in offside front brake hose

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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UER 978 is a 1980 Morris Minor in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 42,466 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 UER 978, 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 46 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 UER 978?

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What year was UER 978 registered?

UER 978 is a 1980 Morris Minor, first registered on 4 July 1980.

Is UER 978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UER 978 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UER 978 have outstanding finance?

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