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GEL 502N

1974 Morris Mini

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,901 mi
Last recorded40,901 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini43,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 502N
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 40,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyre worn on sidewalls

washers poor [hand pump]

Pass 15 Oct 2012 37,011 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both front suspension top arm knuckle joints

Pass 7 Sep 2010 38,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and both rear tyres heavily perished on sidewalls

osf inner arch has corrosion outside of prescribed area and not affecting steering or braking

welding repair to os floor carried out from the inside

Fail 6 Sep 2010 38,947 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and both rear tyres heavily perished on sidewalls

osf inner arch has corrosion outside of prescribed area and not affecting steering or braking

welding repair to os floor carried out from the inside

Fail 4 Aug 2010 38,947 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished

Pass 6 Jun 2008 36,490 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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)

both front floors corroded.slight play n/s rack joint.front no plate damaged

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 May 2008 36,490 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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)

both front floors corroded.slight play n/s rack joint.front no plate damaged

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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GEL 502N is a 1974 Morris Mini in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GEL 502N, 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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GEL 502N is a 1974 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 October 1974.

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