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BSV 484

1985 Morris Minor

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,849 mi
Last recorded21,849 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Morris Minor27,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSV 484
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 21,849 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 21,442 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,963 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 20,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 20,630 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2007 65,328 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 81,404 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 81,404 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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BSV 484 is a 1985 Morris Minor in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 27,012 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 BSV 484, 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 41 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BSV 484 registered?

BSV 484 is a 1985 Morris Minor, first registered on 21 February 1985.

Is BSV 484 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSV 484 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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