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XBC 803

1980 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,956 mi
Last recorded10,956 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1980 Morris Minor42,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBC 803
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 10,956 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to front pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 10,310 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 7,227 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 5,896 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 5,896 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 5,389 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 5,010 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 4,481 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 2,847 miles

nearside rear half shaft has slight end float

Fail 8 Apr 2010 2,847 miles

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

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

nearside rear half shaft has slight end float

Pass 4 Apr 2009 2,681 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 2,212 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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XBC 803 is a 1980 Morris Minor in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 42,466 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 XBC 803, 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 46 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XBC 803?

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What year was XBC 803 registered?

XBC 803 is a 1980 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is XBC 803 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBC 803 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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