MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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General underbody corrosion.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
General underbody corrosion.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around front of leaf spring (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak ()
exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
vehicle has been heavily welded
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in offside rack end
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/ s front floor corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake binding slighly
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside front flooring corroded and holed
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?
Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LVS 948 is a 1983 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
Across all 1983 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 37,320 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 LVS 948, 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 43 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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LVS 948 is a 1983 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 24 June 1983.
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