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946 XUJ

1983 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,201 mi
Last recorded38,201 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1983 Morris Minor 100037,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration946 XUJ
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,201 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Jun 2012 38,201 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Aug 2011 37,961 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 37,961 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 37,928 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,843 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

off side rear tyre sidewall slight cuts not exposing cords

Fail 17 Aug 2009 37,843 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

off side rear tyre sidewall slight cuts not exposing cords

Pass 30 May 2008 37,369 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

underside of vehicle has had extensive repaires

Fail 22 May 2008 37,272 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

underside of vehicle has had extensive repaires

Pass 6 Jun 2007 36,435 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 36,325 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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946 XUJ is a 1983 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1983 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 37,320 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 946 XUJ, 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 43 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 946 XUJ registered?

946 XUJ is a 1983 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 21 September 1983.

Is 946 XUJ safe to buy?

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