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XPA 937

1984 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

11,400 mi
Last recorded11,400 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Morris Minor61,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPA 937
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 11,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 11,399 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2023 10,053 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 9,328 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 8,867 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trunion (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 6,241 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 6,240 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 4,228 miles

all four tyres worn, perished and cracking

Fail 12 Nov 2012 1,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 518 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 516 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2010 99,471 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 88,484 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 96,399 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 96,368 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 94,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 91,885 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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XPA 937 is a 1984 Morris Minor in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1984 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 61,890 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 XPA 937, 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 42 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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XPA 937 is a 1984 Morris Minor, first registered on 5 February 1984.

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