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WAS 734

1978 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,245 mi
Last recorded73,245 miles
Recorded on28 May 2007
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor39,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAS 734
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2007 73,245 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 73,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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WAS 734 is a 1978 Morris Minor in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WAS 734, 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

How do I check the history of WAS 734?

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What year was WAS 734 registered?

WAS 734 is a 1978 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is WAS 734 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAS 734 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WAS 734 have outstanding finance?

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