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YWB 315T

1978 Morris Minor

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,534 mi
Last recorded62,534 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor39,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWB 315T
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 62,534 miles

Nearside Front Inner lower arm back bolt through chassis

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 62,119 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 60,984 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 60,117 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 60,105 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 58,985 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 57,554 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,912 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 54,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,432 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 53,432 miles

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

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 51,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 49,694 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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YWB 315T is a 1978 Morris Minor in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YWB 315T, 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 YWB 315T registered?

YWB 315T is a 1978 Morris Minor, first registered on 14 September 1978.

Is YWB 315T safe to buy?

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