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HY 3963

1931 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,979 mi
Last recorded4,979 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1931 Morris Minor10,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY 3963
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1931
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 4,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres have cracks in tyre walls not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 15 Aug 2011 4,928 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all 4 tyre walls slight deteriation ,cracks not deep enough to reach cords

slight brake bind nearside rear brake

slight lift in nearside front king pin

Pass 28 Aug 2010 4,834 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 4,823 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 4,765 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 4,717 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 15 Aug 2007 4,618 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 4,340 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 4,334 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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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HY 3963 is a 1931 Morris Minor in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1931 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 10,503 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 HY 3963, 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 95 years old, this Morris Minor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HY 3963?

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What year was HY 3963 registered?

HY 3963 is a 1931 Morris Minor, first registered on 30 October 1931.

Is HY 3963 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY 3963 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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