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979 HAA

1963 Morris Mini Minor

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,106 mi
Last recorded8,106 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1963 Morris Mini Minor45,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration979 HAA
MakeMorris
ModelMini Minor
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 8,106 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

This vehicle is rusty out side MOT.

Fail 11 Jul 2008 8,099 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

This vehicle is rusty out side MOT.

Pass 18 May 2007 7,682 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 7,681 miles

Front Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

RUSTY OUT SIDE MOT

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 6,539 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Minor?

Based on 1,093 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
207
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 24
brake recording little or no effort 23
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 20
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17
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979 HAA is a 1963 Morris Mini Minor in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1963 Morris Mini Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 45,491 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 Minor fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 979 HAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 63 years old, this Morris Mini Minor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 979 HAA registered?

979 HAA is a 1963 Morris Mini Minor, first registered on 16 May 1963.

Is 979 HAA safe to buy?

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