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XAS 863

1983 Morris Minor 1000

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,843 mi
Last recorded26,843 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1983 Morris Minor 100037,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAS 863
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2007 26,843 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 26,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?

Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
12,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,910
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,916
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 6,402
brake recording little or no effort 5,184
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XAS 863 is a 1983 Morris Minor 1000 in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 37,320 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 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 9,910 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAS 863, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 43 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XAS 863 registered?

XAS 863 is a 1983 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is XAS 863 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAS 863 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 XAS 863 have outstanding finance?

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