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MKR 578F

1968 Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,400 mi
Last recorded52,400 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1968 Morris Mini 100048,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKR 578F
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,400 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 25 Aug 2015 52,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2015 52,400 miles

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

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 52,400 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 52,400 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,076 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 52,073 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,194 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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MKR 578F is a 1968 Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1968 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 48,732 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 MKR 578F, 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 58 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 MKR 578F registered?

MKR 578F is a 1968 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 8 February 1968.

Is MKR 578F safe to buy?

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