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PDL 454M

1974 Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,140 mi
Last recorded1,140 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini 100060,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDL 454M
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 1,140 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 1,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2008 91,214 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 91,212 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 92,085 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 91,876 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 91,216 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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PDL 454M is a 1974 Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 60,034 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 PDL 454M, 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 52 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 PDL 454M registered?

PDL 454M is a 1974 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 19 March 1974.

Is PDL 454M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDL 454M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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