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VPP 778E

1978 Morris Minor

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

27,972 mi
Last recorded27,972 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor39,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPP 778E
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 27,972 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 27,892 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 27,524 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,507 miles

underbody covered in thick underseal appears ok

Fail 9 Sep 2010 26,499 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

underbody covered in thick underseal appears ok

Pass 22 Jan 2010 26,493 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 26,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 22,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

all tyres slightly starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 14 Jan 2009 22,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres slightly starting to crack on sidewalls

Fail 20 Dec 2008 22,248 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2008 21,884 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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VPP 778E is a 1978 Morris Minor in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VPP 778E, 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.

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What year was VPP 778E registered?

VPP 778E is a 1978 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 April 1978.

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