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WGU 559F

1978 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,106 mi
Last recorded31,106 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor39,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGU 559F
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 31,106 miles

Offside Front inner quarter panel slight corossion

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 31,106 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front inner quarter panel slight corossion

Pass 4 Jul 2016 30,916 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 30,916 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 30,437 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 30,374 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 29,927 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 29,927 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 29,687 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 29,047 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,499 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,998 miles

corrosion getting into body panels ?

Pass 12 Sep 2009 27,602 miles

corrosion getting into chassis and body panels ?

Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,343 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,072 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,815 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 26,389 miles

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

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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WGU 559F is a 1978 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WGU 559F, 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 WGU 559F registered?

WGU 559F is a 1978 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is WGU 559F safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGU 559F shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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