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EFT 668

1987 Morris Minor 1000

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,342 mi
Last recorded62,342 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Morris Minor 100066,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFT 668
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 62,342 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 62,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 82,067 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 61,852 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 61,585 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 61,549 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 57,736 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 57,179 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,927 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,855 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 56,736 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 56,736 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,603 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 56,534 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 60,111 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 60,111 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,831 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 55,701 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r bump stop bracket fractured

Pass 23 May 2008 55,671 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 55,637 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 55,637 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 55,521 miles

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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EFT 668 is a 1987 Morris Minor 1000 in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 66,656 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 EFT 668, 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 39 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EFT 668 registered?

EFT 668 is a 1987 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 5 May 1987.

Is EFT 668 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFT 668 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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