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URV 317

1980 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

4,003 mi
Last recorded4,003 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1980 Morris Minor42,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURV 317
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 4,003 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 3,972 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 3,905 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 3,824 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 3,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chassis,floor corroded front to rear

nearside and offside sills/floor corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2009 3,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

chassis,floor corroded front to rear

nearside and offside sills/floor corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 2,853 miles

offside front lower trunion joint slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2007 1,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 May 2006 98,241 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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URV 317 is a 1980 Morris Minor in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 URV 317, 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

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What year was URV 317 registered?

URV 317 is a 1980 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is URV 317 safe to buy?

The MOT history for URV 317 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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