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AFF 985

1983 Morris Minor 1000

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,497 mi
Last recorded14,497 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1983 Morris Minor 100037,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFF 985
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 14,497 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Near side front bump stop missing

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 14,482 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front bump stop missing

Pass 1 Sep 2014 14,482 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f bump stop missing

slight corrossion in o/s/r floor

Fail 18 Aug 2014 14,481 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f bump stop missing

slight corrossion in o/s/r floor

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 14,477 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 14,477 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 14,475 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 14,413 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 14,413 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 13,865 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front bump stop un-bonded

Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,145 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side front bumps stop loose

Fail 20 Aug 2007 13,144 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side front bump stop loose

Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,480 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 12,475 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres perished

Pass 1 Sep 2005 12,017 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 12,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Both front tyres sidewalls perished

Filler in o/s sill

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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AFF 985 is a 1983 Morris Minor 1000 in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AFF 985, 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.

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What year was AFF 985 registered?

AFF 985 is a 1983 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 6 June 1983.

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