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VSU 333

1989 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,748 mi
Last recorded1,748 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Morris Minor 100063,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSU 333
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 1,748 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 15,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine stabilizer bar broken.

torsion bar bushes worn.seatbelts not mounted to approved fixing points.inner wings very rusty.

washer switch worn.patchwork of welded repairs underneath.rear of boot floor covered in cosmetic material(not considered to be supporting panelling).

Pass 21 Apr 2010 15,274 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine stabilizer bar broken.

torsion bar bushes worn.seatbelts not mounted to approved fixing points.inner wings very rusty.

washer switch worn.patchwork of welded repairs underneath.rear of boot floor covered in cosmetic material(not considered to be supporting panelling).

Pass 6 Oct 2008 1,069 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 1,069 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VSU 333 is a 1989 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 63,838 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 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 9,910 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VSU 333, 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 37 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VSU 333 registered?

VSU 333 is a 1989 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 7 September 1989.

Is VSU 333 safe to buy?

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