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334 BVE

1962 Morris Minor

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,045 mi
Last recorded66,045 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1962 Morris Minor46,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration334 BVE
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 66,045 miles

Front top of cross member below Radiator corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing when rotated

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 66,037 miles

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

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

Front top of cross member below Radiator corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing when rotated

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 66,020 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 65,859 miles

O/S/R brake effort poor

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper loose (2.4.B.5)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 65,190 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,021 miles

rack gaitor deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,620 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 63,620 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,600 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 61,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 59,630 miles

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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334 BVE is a 1962 Morris Minor in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1962 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 46,220 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 334 BVE, 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 64 years old, this Morris Minor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 334 BVE registered?

334 BVE is a 1962 Morris Minor, first registered on 17 September 1962.

Is 334 BVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 334 BVE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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