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HVO 488N

1975 Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,130 mi
Last recorded81,130 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1975 Morris Mini 100054,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVO 488N
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 81,130 miles

rear subframe has been modified

Pass 29 Jun 2006 81,130 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 81,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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HVO 488N is a 1975 Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVO 488N, 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 HVO 488N registered?

HVO 488N is a 1975 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 9 April 1975.

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