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FAG 253D

1966 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,631 mi
Last recorded98,631 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1966 Morris Minor 100046,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAG 253D
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2012 98,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

assorted & inccorect wheel nuts fitted

front metal brake pipes require grommets at inner wings/body

offside front door slightly insecure due to part of catch missing

repairs to nearside inner weing not seam welded

slight play at both lower trunions on suspension legs

Pass 22 Sep 2010 98,600 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 98,513 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 98,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FAG 253D is a 1966 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1966 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 46,659 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 FAG 253D, 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 60 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FAG 253D registered?

FAG 253D is a 1966 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 3 May 1966.

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