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XAY 27

1980 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

20,021 mi
Last recorded20,021 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Morris Minor 100016,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAY 27
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 20,021 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 19,645 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 19,103 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 19,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

oil on nearside rear hub and back plate

Pass 19 Jul 2022 18,920 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 18,557 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 18,183 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 17,876 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 17,396 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 16,803 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 16,086 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 15,200 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 15,199 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 15,169 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 15,160 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 15,147 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 15,140 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,989 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,771 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 14,424 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 14,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 14,023 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 14,021 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 13,671 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 13,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2006 13,363 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?

Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
12,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,910
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,916
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 6,402
brake recording little or no effort 5,184
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XAY 27 is a 1980 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1980 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 16,594 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 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 9,910 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAY 27, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 46 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XAY 27 registered?

XAY 27 is a 1980 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 20 March 1980.

Is XAY 27 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAY 27 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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