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1961 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,849 mi
Last recorded48,849 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1961 Morris Mini39,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration294 YUR
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,849 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear exhaust mount detriating.

Fail 27 Mar 2017 48,847 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside wiper blade deteriatng

Rear exhaust mount detriating.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 46,567 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 46,567 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 46,567 miles

Indicator stalk lens missing

Fail 18 Dec 2013 46,567 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Indicator stalk lens missing

Pass 17 Aug 2011 46,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre slight cracking

Fail 3 Aug 2011 46,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 46,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 46,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 May 2007 46,567 miles

very slight drag on r/n/s brake

Pass 23 Jan 2006 46,567 miles

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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294 YUR is a 1961 Morris Mini in Blue with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 294 YUR, 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

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What year was 294 YUR registered?

294 YUR is a 1961 Morris Mini, first registered on 9 March 1961.

Is 294 YUR safe to buy?

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