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XEB 690L

1973 Morris Minor

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,840 mi
Last recorded45,840 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Morris Minor41,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEB 690L
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 45,840 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 45,635 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 45,115 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 44,587 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2005 44,321 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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XEB 690L is a 1973 Morris Minor in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 41,384 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 XEB 690L, 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 53 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 XEB 690L?

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What year was XEB 690L registered?

XEB 690L is a 1973 Morris Minor, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is XEB 690L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEB 690L shows 6 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.

Does XEB 690L have outstanding finance?

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