CarVerify

Free Car Check

YBU 318H

1985 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,654 mi
Last recorded64,654 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1985 Morris Minor 100021,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Morris
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBU 318H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 64,654 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 64,346 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 63,548 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 63,404 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

corrosion to front floors and wheel arch area both sides

Pass 23 May 2014 62,695 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

travel on brake pedal

vehicle has had extensive welding to and around all suspenion mounting and florr panels.

Pass 23 May 2013 61,450 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 61,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 59,750 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 59,501 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,351 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 59,142 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 59,142 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 58,710 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 5,840 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 5,840 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 58,104 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?

Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
12,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,910
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,916
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 6,402
brake recording little or no effort 5,184
Full Morris Minor 1000 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YBU 318H is a 1985 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 21,184 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 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 9,910 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YBU 318H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 41 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YBU 318H?

You can check the full history of YBU 318H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YBU 318H registered?

YBU 318H is a 1985 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is YBU 318H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBU 318H shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YBU 318H have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YBU 318H. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.