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USV 436

1986 Morris Minor 1000

Pink Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,730 mi
Last recorded40,730 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Morris Minor 100040,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSV 436
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1986
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 40,730 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 37,462 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 36,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 34,952 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 31,884 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 31,884 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 31,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 29,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2018 25,578 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play lower trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play lower trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2009 20,857 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,857 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 16,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 21 Feb 2007 10,749 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 4,713 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?

Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
12,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,910
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,916
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 6,402
brake recording little or no effort 5,184
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USV 436 is a 1986 Morris Minor 1000 in Pink with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 40,554 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Minor 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 9,910 recorded failures. If you're considering buying USV 436, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 40 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was USV 436 registered?

USV 436 is a 1986 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 6 June 1986.

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