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WLA 655G

1982 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,794 mi
Last recorded43,794 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Morris Minor42,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLA 655G
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 43,794 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 43,285 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 43,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 43,004 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 42,842 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 42,672 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 42,450 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 42,450 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam all lights going on and off including side and tail lights (1.7.4a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven nearside low (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 42,390 miles

wiper blades becoming poor

Pass 6 May 2014 42,296 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 41,942 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 41,095 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2012 41,094 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 40,843 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 40,843 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,328 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 39,778 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2009 39,778 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2008 39,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2007 39,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2006 38,602 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2006 38,602 miles

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

oil leak

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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WLA 655G is a 1982 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1982 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 42,842 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 WLA 655G, 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 44 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WLA 655G registered?

WLA 655G is a 1982 Morris Minor, first registered on 21 April 1982.

Is WLA 655G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLA 655G shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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