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AFE 575A

1978 Morris Minor

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,786 mi
Last recorded78,786 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor39,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFE 575A
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 78,786 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 78,778 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting across rear mounts (6.6.6)

All position lamps not working front and rear and number plate lights (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 77,947 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 77,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 77,173 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 75,878 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 75,878 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,049 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 74,180 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 74,180 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 72,916 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 72,916 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 72,907 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 72,907 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 72,785 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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AFE 575A is a 1978 Morris Minor in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AFE 575A, 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 AFE 575A registered?

AFE 575A is a 1978 Morris Minor, first registered on 14 June 1978.

Is AFE 575A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFE 575A shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AFE 575A have outstanding finance?

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