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777 LBH

1978 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,470 mi
Last recorded36,470 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor39,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration777 LBH
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 36,470 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

o/s/f suspension lower joint slight movment

Fail 16 May 2012 36,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

o/s/f suspension lower joint slight movment

Pass 9 May 2011 35,883 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 May 2011 35,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 35,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 34,892 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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777 LBH is a 1978 Morris Minor in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 777 LBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 777 LBH registered?

777 LBH is a 1978 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is 777 LBH safe to buy?

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