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AAO 498A

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,778 mi
Last recorded93,778 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAO 498A
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2007 93,778 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 93,058 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 92,214 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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AAO 498A is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 42,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AAO 498A, 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 55 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AAO 498A?

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What year was AAO 498A registered?

AAO 498A is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is AAO 498A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAO 498A shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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