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FWW 237M

1974 Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,012 mi
Last recorded94,012 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini 100060,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 237M
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 94,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 91,792 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,674 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 79,674 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 77,176 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 73,768 miles
Fail 16 May 2012

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,749 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 65,746 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 65,121 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 63,043 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 61,276 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 59,407 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 59,407 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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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FWW 237M is a 1974 Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1974 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 60,034 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FWW 237M, 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 52 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FWW 237M registered?

FWW 237M is a 1974 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 17 June 1974.

Is FWW 237M safe to buy?

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