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PMB 887H

1970 Morris Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,969 mi
Last recorded90,969 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini40,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMB 887H
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 90,969 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 90,965 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 90,910 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2015 90,030 miles

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

rear subframe mountings getting weak

under body has various amounts of corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 8 Apr 2014 88,006 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 88,006 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 86,696 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 85,427 miles

slight play in n/s radius arm bush

Fail 28 Jul 2008 85,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

slight play in n/s radius arm bush

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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PMB 887H is a 1970 Morris Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 40,000 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 PMB 887H, 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 56 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PMB 887H registered?

PMB 887H is a 1970 Morris Mini, first registered on 31 March 1970.

Is PMB 887H safe to buy?

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