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OWJ 926A

1961 Morris Mini Minor

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,702 mi
Last recorded79,702 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1961 Morris Mini Minor50,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWJ 926A
MakeMorris
ModelMini Minor
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 79,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 79,702 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 79,702 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Minor?

Based on 1,093 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
207
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 24
brake recording little or no effort 23
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 20
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17
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OWJ 926A is a 1961 Morris Mini Minor in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1961 Morris Mini Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 50,999 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 Minor fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OWJ 926A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Morris Mini Minor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OWJ 926A registered?

OWJ 926A is a 1961 Morris Mini Minor, first registered on 2 May 1961.

Is OWJ 926A safe to buy?

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