MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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