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EV 9979

1978 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,322 mi
Last recorded4,322 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor39,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV 9979
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2007 4,322 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 3,992 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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EV 9979 is a 1978 Morris Minor in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EV 9979, 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

How do I check the history of EV 9979?

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What year was EV 9979 registered?

EV 9979 is a 1978 Morris Minor, first registered on 3 July 1978.

Is EV 9979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV 9979 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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