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PGO 296

1985 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,456 mi
Last recorded33,456 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Morris Minor27,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGO 296
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 33,456 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower to increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 33,178 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 32,715 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 32,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 31,907 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 31,589 miles

Both steering rack gaiters deteriorated.

Front tyres perished.

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 30,900 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 30,678 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 30,242 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 29,957 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,532 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 29,511 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 29,102 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 28,763 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,325 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 28,315 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 27,958 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 27,694 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,300 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,012 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 27,005 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 25,585 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 26,575 miles

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

Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,962 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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PGO 296 is a 1985 Morris Minor in Green with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 27,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PGO 296, 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 41 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PGO 296 registered?

PGO 296 is a 1985 Morris Minor, first registered on 25 June 1985.

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