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CYC 998A

1963 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,442 mi
Last recorded43,442 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1963 Morris Mini44,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYC 998A
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,442 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre perished and cracked

offside front upper inner wheel arch corroded

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Aug 2017 43,442 miles

Fuel system component leaking back of engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre perished and cracked

offside front upper inner wheel arch corroded

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 May 2016 43,395 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

underside of vehicle has been heavily coated with underseal

Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,345 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle has been coated with underseal - unable to ascertain quality of repairs

vehicle has been modified - shortened wheel base

Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,173 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

body modified

Fail 21 May 2013 43,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

body modified

Pass 25 May 2012 42,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 42,877 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CYC 998A is a 1963 Morris Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1963 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 44,296 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 CYC 998A, 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 63 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 CYC 998A registered?

CYC 998A is a 1963 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 January 1963.

Is CYC 998A safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYC 998A shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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