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552 VEV

1961 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,795 mi
Last recorded29,795 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1961 Morris Mini39,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration552 VEV
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2015 29,795 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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552 VEV is a 1961 Morris Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 552 VEV, 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.

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What year was 552 VEV registered?

552 VEV is a 1961 Morris Mini, first registered on 20 February 1961.

Is 552 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 552 VEV shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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