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XMY 846

1982 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,148 mi
Last recorded25,148 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1982 Morris Minor42,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMY 846
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 25,148 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear hub seal slight leak

offside front lower trunnion slight play

Fail 8 Jul 2011 23,427 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

play in offside lower trunnion

Pass 8 Jul 2011 23,427 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

play in offside lower trunnion

Pass 3 Jul 2010 20,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f floor panels weak

slight play in n/f lower trunnion

Pass 27 Jun 2009 16,851 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in o/s/f lower trunion

Pass 21 Jun 2008 12,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 7,979 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre chassis rail weak

Pass 17 Jun 2006 2,545 miles

boot floor weak

Fail 17 Jun 2006 2,545 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

boot floor weak

Pass 7 Jul 2005 67,447 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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XMY 846 is a 1982 Morris Minor in Blue with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 42,842 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 XMY 846, 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 44 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 XMY 846?

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What year was XMY 846 registered?

XMY 846 is a 1982 Morris Minor, first registered on 8 April 1982.

Is XMY 846 safe to buy?

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