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FKG 388M

1974 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,653 mi
Last recorded31,653 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini43,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKG 388M
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 31,653 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 31,330 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 30,964 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 15 Jul 2015 30,962 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

slight play steering cloumb top bearing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 30,940 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 30,930 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 30,925 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Nov 2006 30,921 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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FKG 388M is a 1974 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 1974 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 43,727 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 FKG 388M, 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 52 years old, this Morris Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FKG 388M registered?

FKG 388M is a 1974 Morris Mini, first registered on 14 May 1974.

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