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SEE 291T

1978 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,835 mi
Last recorded39,835 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2006
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor39,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEE 291T
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,835 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 39,835 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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SEE 291T is a 1978 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 39,588 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 SEE 291T, 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 48 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SEE 291T registered?

SEE 291T is a 1978 Morris Minor, first registered on 8 August 1978.

Is SEE 291T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEE 291T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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