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FVN 236J

1975 Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,347 mi
Last recorded13,347 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1975 Morris Mini 100054,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVN 236J
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 13,347 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 13,344 miles

Braking system leaking Loud hiss from brake servo, operation of brakes affects running of engine. (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 12,336 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 52,229 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 52,033 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2015 52,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,781 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

clutch and throttle pedal rubber missing

front shock absorbers getting soft

Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,009 miles

Oil leak

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)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 16 Jul 2011 50,407 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Slight inbalance on front brakes

throttle and clutch pedal rubbers missing

Fail 6 Jul 2011 50,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

throttle and clutch pedal rubbers missing

Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,616 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 48,946 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 48,235 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,486 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 47,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 45,889 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 45,885 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Jun 2006 45,867 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2005 45,063 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 1,045 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,045
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 434
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 314
brake recording little or no effort 312
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 244
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 227
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FVN 236J is a 1975 Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1975 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 54,009 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 434 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FVN 236J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 51 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FVN 236J registered?

FVN 236J is a 1975 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 4 August 1975.

Is FVN 236J safe to buy?

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