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482 XUC

1979 Morris Minor

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,559 mi
Last recorded3,559 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1979 Morris Minor42,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration482 XUC
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 3,559 miles

hole in nearside inner wing but not corrosion

Fail 16 May 2012 3,557 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

hole in nearside inner wing but not corrosion

Pass 18 May 2011 3,548 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 3,120 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 3,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 2,304 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2008 623 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 1 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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482 XUC is a 1979 Morris Minor in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 42,718 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 482 XUC, 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 47 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 482 XUC registered?

482 XUC is a 1979 Morris Minor, first registered on 18 January 1979.

Is 482 XUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 482 XUC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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