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YRL 887T

1979 Morris Minor

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,864 mi
Last recorded42,864 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1979 Morris Minor42,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRL 887T
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,864 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 42,864 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,474 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 42,474 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 41,706 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 41,212 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,229 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 41,229 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 41,209 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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YRL 887T is a 1979 Morris Minor in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1979 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 42,718 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 YRL 887T, 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 47 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 YRL 887T registered?

YRL 887T is a 1979 Morris Minor, first registered on 24 April 1979.

Is YRL 887T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRL 887T shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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