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SUS 379

1979 Morris Minor

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,974 mi
Last recorded42,974 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1979 Morris Minor42,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUS 379
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,974 miles

play n.s.f. lower suspension trunnion.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,127 miles

slight exhaust blow front silencer, slight play n.s.f. lower trunnion.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 40,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

slight exhaust blow front silencer, slight play n.s.f. lower trunnion.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,550 miles

slight play n.s.f. lower trunion

Fail 30 Mar 2009 37,549 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play n.s.f. lower trunion

Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,961 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,157 miles

lower trunions worn, petrol pump faulty, b attery flat.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 29,478 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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SUS 379 is a 1979 Morris Minor in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 42,718 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 SUS 379, 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 47 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SUS 379 registered?

SUS 379 is a 1979 Morris Minor, first registered on 18 June 1979.

Is SUS 379 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUS 379 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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