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WRP 48H

1976 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

4,769 mi
Last recorded4,769 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRP 48H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 4,769 miles

Temp fuel cap fit but sealed ok

Fail 1 Feb 2019 4,764 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Temp fuel cap fit but sealed ok

Pass 9 Feb 2018 4,152 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 4,150 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 3,664 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 3,662 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 2,858 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 2,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 2,022 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake lights do NOT come on as soon as pedal is pressed

Fail 30 Jan 2015 2,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 558 miles

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

advise slight oil leak at steering rack

advise vehicle underside heavily coated

Pass 16 Oct 2008 342 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 342 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 311 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 311 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 132 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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WRP 48H is a 1976 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WRP 48H, 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 50 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WRP 48H registered?

WRP 48H is a 1976 Morris Minor, first registered on 8 October 1976.

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The MOT history for WRP 48H shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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