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CSV 768

1985 Morris Minor

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,828 mi
Last recorded41,828 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Morris Minor27,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSV 768
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 41,828 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 41,525 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 41,523 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 41,458 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 41,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 41,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunnion has slight play

Fail 16 Jun 2016 41,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower trunnion has slight play

Pass 6 May 2015 4,332 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 3,153 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 3,070 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 3,037 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 2,436 miles

Bad cracking on off side rear tyre.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 2,415 miles

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

Bad cracking on off side rear tyre.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 2,351 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 2,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 2,153 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 1,972 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 1,542 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 935 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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CSV 768 is a 1985 Morris Minor in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CSV 768, 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 CSV 768 registered?

CSV 768 is a 1985 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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