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FGX 671V

1979 Morris Minor

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,332 mi
Last recorded80,332 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1979 Morris Minor42,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGX 671V
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2014 80,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 80,273 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 79,026 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 78,653 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 76,455 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 76,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.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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FGX 671V is a 1979 Morris Minor in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 42,718 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 FGX 671V, 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 47 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FGX 671V registered?

FGX 671V is a 1979 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is FGX 671V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGX 671V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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