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YRD 69C

1989 Morris Minor 1000

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,343 mi
Last recorded55,343 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 1989 Morris Minor 100063,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRD 69C
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 55,343 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 55,279 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 55,279 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis by lower arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 55,235 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 55,235 miles

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis by master cylinder mounting (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,007 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 55,007 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported loose on front and leaking (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,845 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 54,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside rear spring clip missing

Pass 30 May 2013 54,572 miles

Front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight body and chassis corrosion

Fail 28 May 2013 54,569 miles

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

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

Front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight body and chassis corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2013 54,565 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front suspension bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

General slight body and chassis corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YRD 69C is a 1989 Morris Minor 1000 in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 63,838 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 YRD 69C, 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 37 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YRD 69C registered?

YRD 69C is a 1989 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 13 June 1989.

Is YRD 69C safe to buy?

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