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VSY 588

1984 Morris Minor

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

28,872 mi
Last recorded28,872 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1984 Morris Minor61,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSY 588
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1984
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 28,872 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 21,285 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal slight leak

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 21,284 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal slight leak

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 9,681 miles

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

oil cap missing

Fail 20 Jun 2016 9,678 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil cap missing

Pass 11 Jun 2015 5,950 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 5,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 May 2014 1,745 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2014 1,742 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 67,096 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,103 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 66,098 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 63,110 miles

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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VSY 588 is a 1984 Morris Minor in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1984 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 61,890 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 VSY 588, 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 42 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VSY 588 registered?

VSY 588 is a 1984 Morris Minor, first registered on 28 September 1984.

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