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WGH 698

1978 Morris Minor

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,101 mi
Last recorded6,101 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor39,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGH 698
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 6,101 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 6,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 5,924 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 3,867 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 3,696 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 3,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 3,094 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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WGH 698 is a 1978 Morris Minor in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGH 698, 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 WGH 698 registered?

WGH 698 is a 1978 Morris Minor, first registered on 20 June 1978.

Is WGH 698 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGH 698 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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