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OSL 847

1961 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,675 mi
Last recorded13,675 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1961 Morris Minor48,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSL 847
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 13,675 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

tyres perished

Fail 11 Dec 2017 13,675 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

tyres perished

Pass 20 May 2016 13,842 miles

OSR tyre slightly cracked

slight corrosion to back panel and boot floor area

Pass 12 Jul 2012 13,675 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 13,464 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 13,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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OSL 847 is a 1961 Morris Minor in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1961 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 48,866 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 OSL 847, 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 65 years old, this Morris Minor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OSL 847 registered?

OSL 847 is a 1961 Morris Minor, first registered on 25 April 1961.

Is OSL 847 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSL 847 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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