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XPP 503

1992 Morris Minor

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,168 mi
Last recorded28,168 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Morris Minor39,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPP 503
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 28,168 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f inner wing wiper motor area rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2024 27,956 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f inner wing rusty by wiper motor

o/s/f lower suspension pin bush slight play

Fail 31 Oct 2024 27,954 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f inner wing rusty by wiper motor

o/s/f lower suspension pin bush slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2023 27,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

n/s/f inner wing rusty by wiper motor

Pass 17 Nov 2022 27,805 miles

Inner wing wiper motor mounting area rusty

Steering wheel starting to break up

n/s/f floor rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2021 27,777 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill to floor rusty

Nearside Front Inner wing wiper motor area rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2020 27,741 miles

Nearside Front Floor pan to inner sill rusty

Nearside Front Inner wing wiper motor area rusty

Nearside Jacking point rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2019 27,666 miles

Nearside Front floor to sill getting rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2019 27,666 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S + O/S leaf spring. front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor to sill getting rusty

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S + perrishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 27,588 miles

Nearside Front floor to sill getting rusty

Nearside Rear tyre starting to get low on tread

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 27,567 miles

Nearside Front inner sill to inner wing rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2016 27,526 miles

Nearside Front inner sill to inner wheel arch getting rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2015 27,486 miles

Nearside Front floor pan to sill rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2014 27,469 miles

N/S/F inner arch corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2014 27,469 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S/F + O/S/F bump stops missing

N/S/F inner arch corroded

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 27,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nearside front inner arch corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2013 27,462 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nearside front inner arch corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 27,406 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2012 27,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 27,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 27,311 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 27,172 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 27,168 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,142 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,111 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 27,090 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 27,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 27,000 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 26,999 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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XPP 503 is a 1992 Morris Minor in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 39,126 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 XPP 503, 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 34 years old, this Morris Minor is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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XPP 503 is a 1992 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 October 1992.

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