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PCA 738M

1974 Morris Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,240 mi
Last recorded45,240 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini43,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCA 738M
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1974
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 45,240 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 45,227 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2005 44,624 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 44,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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PCA 738M is a 1974 Morris Mini in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PCA 738M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PCA 738M registered?

PCA 738M is a 1974 Morris Mini, first registered on 15 March 1974.

Is PCA 738M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCA 738M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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