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714 MPO

1963 Hillman Super Minx

White Petrol 1575cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,043 mi
Last recorded52,043 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1963 Hillman Super Minx48,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration714 MPO
MakeHillman
ModelSuper Minx
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,575cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 52,043 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Aug 2022 52,043 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 51,388 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre inner sill / floor (3.1.9)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

steering box has wear in sector shaft and bushes

vehicle has no VIN plate fitted. VIN number was taken from v5

Fail 14 Jun 2017 51,388 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre inner sill / floor (3.1.9)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

steering box has wear in sector shaft and bushes

vehicle has no VIN plate fitted. VIN number was taken from v5

Pass 10 May 2016 51,224 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

no vin number fitted to vehicle, details taken from v5

steering box sector shaft and bushes are worn

Fail 28 Apr 2016 51,223 miles

Braking system leaking brake master cylinder is leaking brake fluid inside vehicle at brake pedal (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven o/sf reading low (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

clutch master cylinder leaking brake fluid

no vin number fitted to vehicle, details taken from v5

steering box sector shaft and bushes are worn

Pass 10 Jul 2015 50,791 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 50,377 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

interior mirror cracked

steering box sector shaft / drop arm has large amount of play and is leaking oil

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 7 May 2014 50,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

interior mirror cracked

steering box sector shaft / drop arm has large amount of play and is leaking oil

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 13 May 2013 48,154 miles

All flexible brake hoses - poor condition.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 47,006 miles

How Reliable is the Hillman Super Minx?

Based on 2,055 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
325
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 81
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
brake recording little or no effort 59
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 55
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 51
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714 MPO is a 1963 Hillman Super Minx in White with a 1,575cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1963 Hillman Super Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 48,621 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 Hillman Super Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 714 MPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Super Minx typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 63 years old, this Hillman Super Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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714 MPO is a 1963 Hillman Super Minx, first registered on 30 October 1963.

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