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UNL 774

1996 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,993 mi
Last recorded27,993 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Morris Minor29,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNL 774
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 27,993 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2024 26,255 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 25,306 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 24,530 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 22,932 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 22,261 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 19,575 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 16,295 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by spring mount (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 13,202 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 13,202 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 13,202 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 13,202 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside/nearside front torsion bushes perished/worn slight movement

offside/nearside rear wheels noisy when rotated possibly rear axle noise

Pass 27 Jul 2007 13,202 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 13,202 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 13,202 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 13,202 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

centre exhaust mountain perished

offside front wiper torn slightly

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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UNL 774 is a 1996 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1996 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 29,823 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 UNL 774, 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 30 years old, this Morris Minor is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was UNL 774 registered?

UNL 774 is a 1996 Morris Minor, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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