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VFO 459

1996 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,064 mi
Last recorded63,064 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Morris Minor29,823 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFO 459
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 63,064 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 52,600 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 52,600 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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VFO 459 is a 1996 Morris Minor in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VFO 459, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VFO 459 registered?

VFO 459 is a 1996 Morris Minor, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is VFO 459 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFO 459 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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