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POR 689M

1973 Morris Mini

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,138 mi
Last recorded68,138 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini46,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOR 689M
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 68,138 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 68,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 68,020 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

front closing panel corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2007 55,312 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 48,425 miles

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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POR 689M is a 1973 Morris Mini in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 46,894 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 POR 689M, 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 53 years old, this Morris Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was POR 689M registered?

POR 689M is a 1973 Morris Mini, first registered on 10 September 1973.

Is POR 689M safe to buy?

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