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TRN 850A

1962 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83 mi
Last recorded83 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1962 Morris Minor46,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRN 850A
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 83 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 52 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 50 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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TRN 850A is a 1962 Morris Minor in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1962 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 46,220 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 TRN 850A, 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 64 years old, this Morris Minor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TRN 850A?

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What year was TRN 850A registered?

TRN 850A is a 1962 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1962.

Is TRN 850A safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRN 850A shows 3 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.

Does TRN 850A have outstanding finance?

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