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VTE 625D

1978 Morris Minor

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

40,076 mi
Last recorded40,076 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor39,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTE 625D
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,076 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 40,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,589 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 39,588 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,209 miles

o/s/r shackle bush derteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 8 Apr 2015 39,207 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r shackle bush derteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,818 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 38,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 38,692 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

under body poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2013 38,692 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

under body poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,451 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 38,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,306 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 38,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 49,900 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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VTE 625D is a 1978 Morris Minor in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VTE 625D, 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 VTE 625D registered?

VTE 625D is a 1978 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is VTE 625D safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTE 625D shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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