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586 NHU

1978 Morris Minor

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

549 mi
Last recorded549 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor39,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration586 NHU
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 549 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 102 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 99,827 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 99,177 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 98,199 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 96,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

WIPER MECH WORN.MINOR BIND N/S/F WHEEL.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 96,970 miles

WIPER MECH WORN.MINOR BIND N/S/F WHEEL.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 96,577 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

OIL LEVEL LOW/LEAKS.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.MINOR PLAY KING PINS/TRUNNIONS ETC.BRAKES-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS-R APPLICATION UNEVEN.ALL STEERING-SUSPENSION-BRAKES NUTS/BOLTS SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR SECURITY/LOCKING.

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 96,577 miles

OIL LEVEL LOW/LEAKS.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.MINOR PLAY KING PINS/TRUNNIONS ETC.BRAKES-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS-R APPLICATION UNEVEN.ALL STEERING-SUSPENSION-BRAKES NUTS/BOLTS SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR SECURITY/LOCKING.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 96,187 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 95,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 95,779 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 123,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

interior mirror unframed

number plate lamp has a bulb gone dim/black

Pass 30 Mar 2009 95,346 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 95,332 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 94,647 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 94,644 miles

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

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

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

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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586 NHU is a 1978 Morris Minor in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1978 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 39,588 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 586 NHU, 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 48 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 586 NHU registered?

586 NHU is a 1978 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is 586 NHU safe to buy?

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