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VF 9186

1976 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

29,310 mi
Last recorded29,310 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Morris Minor 100060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF 9186
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 29,310 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 29,248 miles

main beam tell-tale lamp needs to be repositoned

Fail 16 Jun 2016 29,248 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside low (3.7.C.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside low (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,193 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 29,183 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 29,033 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,690 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 28,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 28,634 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 28,631 miles

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

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 18,243 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 28,233 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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VF 9186 is a 1976 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1976 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,815 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 VF 9186, 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 50 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF 9186 registered?

VF 9186 is a 1976 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 22 November 1976.

Is VF 9186 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF 9186 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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