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UYU 856

1981 Morris Minor 1000

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,504 mi
Last recorded44,504 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1981 Morris Minor 100044,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYU 856
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 44,504 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear link rods to body, offside & nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 44,356 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub assembly/trunnion to shock absorber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 42,791 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 42,687 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2013 41,647 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,429 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre slighly deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2012 40,343 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 38,749 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 38,158 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r axle seal leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,254 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,853 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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UYU 856 is a 1981 Morris Minor 1000 in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1981 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 44,226 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 UYU 856, 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 45 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UYU 856 registered?

UYU 856 is a 1981 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is UYU 856 safe to buy?

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