MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
all front swivel joint dust covers split
nearside rear tyre poor condition
oil leak
How Reliable is the Morris Mini?
Based on 11,174 MOT tests across 1,713 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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286 SPU is a 1959 Morris Mini in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1959 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 32,504 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 286 SPU, 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 67 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 286 SPU registered?
286 SPU is a 1959 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 January 1959.
Is 286 SPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for 286 SPU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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