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RNT 396R

1977 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,405 mi
Last recorded80,405 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1977 Morris Minor 100053,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNT 396R
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 80,405 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 80,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 78,402 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 78,401 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 77,178 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 77,164 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 77,162 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 72,537 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 72,531 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?

Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
12,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,910
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,916
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 6,402
brake recording little or no effort 5,184
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RNT 396R is a 1977 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1977 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 53,395 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 RNT 396R, 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 49 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RNT 396R registered?

RNT 396R is a 1977 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 4 February 1977.

Is RNT 396R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNT 396R shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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