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PHC 490M

1974 Morris Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,120 mi
Last recorded78,120 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini43,727 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHC 490M
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1974
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 78,120 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front end of nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2018 78,117 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front end of nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 77,870 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 77,870 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 77,599 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 77,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired not enough weld on cover sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not enough weld on patches in boot (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired not enough weld on cover sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not enough weld on patches in boot (2.4.A.3)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

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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PHC 490M is a 1974 Morris Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 PHC 490M, 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.

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What year was PHC 490M registered?

PHC 490M is a 1974 Morris Mini, first registered on 12 June 1974.

Is PHC 490M safe to buy?

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