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205 YUC

1961 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,865 mi
Last recorded14,865 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2022
Typical for 1961 Morris Mini39,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration205 YUC
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2022 14,865 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2022 14,865 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,868 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 31,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Morris Mini?

Based on 11,174 MOT tests across 1,713 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 480
brake recording little or no effort 405
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 363
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 299
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 290
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205 YUC is a 1961 Morris Mini in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1961 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 39,497 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 Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 205 YUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 65 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 205 YUC?

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What year was 205 YUC registered?

205 YUC is a 1961 Morris Mini, first registered on 25 April 1961.

Is 205 YUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 205 YUC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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