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8683 N

1959 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,759 mi
Last recorded71,759 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1959 Morris Mini32,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8683 N
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2012 71,759 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front steering rack gaiters perished

slight play in steering rack on both sides

Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,759 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 71,759 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 71,759 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 71,759 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 71,759 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2006 71,759 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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8683 N is a 1959 Morris Mini in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 8683 N, 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 8683 N registered?

8683 N is a 1959 Morris Mini, first registered on 4 December 1959.

Is 8683 N safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8683 N shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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