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GPN 889

1953 Morris Minor 1000

Grey Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,419 mi
Last recorded7,419 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1953 Morris Minor 100048,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPN 889
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1953
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 7,419 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 7,419 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2011 7,072 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 6,633 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 5,580 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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GPN 889 is a 1953 Morris Minor 1000 in Grey with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1953 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 48,013 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GPN 889, 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 73 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GPN 889 registered?

GPN 889 is a 1953 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 23 January 1953.

Is GPN 889 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPN 889 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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