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443 XUY

1957 Morris Minor 1000

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,618 mi
Last recorded80,618 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1957 Morris Minor 100042,654 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration443 XUY
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1957
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 80,618 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2011 80,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 78,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2010 78,987 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2008 78,127 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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443 XUY is a 1957 Morris Minor 1000 in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1957 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 42,654 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 443 XUY, 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 69 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 443 XUY registered?

443 XUY is a 1957 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 26 March 1957.

Is 443 XUY safe to buy?

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