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UYJ 488

1981 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

184 mi
Last recorded184 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1981 Morris Minor30,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYJ 488
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2012 184 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 99,519 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 98,225 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 97,686 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 97,010 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 96,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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UYJ 488 is a 1981 Morris Minor in Green with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 30,847 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 UYJ 488, 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 45 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 UYJ 488 registered?

UYJ 488 is a 1981 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 December 1981.

Is UYJ 488 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYJ 488 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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