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HJG 956C

1979 Morris Minor

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,367 mi
Last recorded62,367 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 Morris Minor42,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJG 956C
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 62,367 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 62,356 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 62,337 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 62,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 60,264 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 60,264 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 57,923 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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HJG 956C is a 1979 Morris Minor in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJG 956C, 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.

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What year was HJG 956C registered?

HJG 956C is a 1979 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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