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XAL 763H

1969 Morris Minor

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,240 mi
Last recorded8,240 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1969 Morris Minor46,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAL 763H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1969
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 8,240 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 6,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 6,370 miles

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 4,855 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 3,090 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 2 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,377 miles

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

nearside rear diff leaking oil

offside front upper suspention joint has slight play

Pass 21 May 2008 40,200 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

both rear tyres perished

oil leak on gearbox from speedo drive

Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,538 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 38,528 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r body bed corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2006 36,584 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 36,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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XAL 763H is a 1969 Morris Minor in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1969 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 46,445 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAL 763H, 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 57 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XAL 763H registered?

XAL 763H is a 1969 Morris Minor, first registered on 8 August 1969.

Is XAL 763H safe to buy?

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