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FYE 374J

1970 Morris Mini

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,280 mi
Last recorded5,280 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYE 374J
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 5,280 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 4,331 miles

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 4,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 3,124 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 1,815 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 36,458 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 36,455 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 35,206 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 35,206 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FYE 374J is a 1970 Morris Mini in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 40,000 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 FYE 374J, 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 56 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FYE 374J registered?

FYE 374J is a 1970 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is FYE 374J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYE 374J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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