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YFJ 882

1978 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,381 mi
Last recorded3,381 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor 100039,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFJ 882
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 3,381 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding.

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation.

offside front brake slightly binding.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 3,004 miles

both rear brakes slightly sticking/ binding.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 2,804 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 2,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 2,691 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 2,413 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 2,255 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
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YFJ 882 is a 1978 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 39,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFJ 882, 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 48 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 YFJ 882?

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What year was YFJ 882 registered?

YFJ 882 is a 1978 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 6 October 1978.

Is YFJ 882 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFJ 882 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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