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WSV 448

1986 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,700 mi
Last recorded97,700 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1986 Morris Minor36,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSV 448
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 97,700 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 97,700 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 97,683 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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WSV 448 is a 1986 Morris Minor in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 36,652 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 WSV 448, 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 40 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WSV 448 registered?

WSV 448 is a 1986 Morris Minor, first registered on 2 September 1986.

Is WSV 448 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSV 448 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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