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240 UXS

1983 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,586 mi
Last recorded79,586 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1983 Morris Minor 100037,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration240 UXS
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 79,586 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 78,767 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 76,668 miles

o/s/f bottom joint rubbers deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2015 76,663 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f bottom joint rubbers deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,474 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 76,474 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 76,406 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 78,405 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f engine mount loose bolt

Fail 9 May 2008 76,397 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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240 UXS is a 1983 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1983 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 37,320 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 240 UXS, 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 43 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 240 UXS registered?

240 UXS is a 1983 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is 240 UXS safe to buy?

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