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PRC 48

1968 Morris Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,069 mi
Last recorded51,069 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1968 Morris Mini Cooper S32,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRC 48
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 51,069 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 50,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 50,839 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 50,626 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,470 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,189 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,649 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,019 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 48,500 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,112 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,636 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 23 May 2008 47,570 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 May 2007 47,506 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 47,506 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 May 2006 47,310 miles

o/s/r tyre close to wear limit

slight play in steering rack

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Cooper S?

Based on 3,162 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
208
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 92
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 66
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Stop lamp not working 55
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PRC 48 is a 1968 Morris Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1968 Morris Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 32,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PRC 48, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 58 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PRC 48 registered?

PRC 48 is a 1968 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 16 December 1968.

Is PRC 48 safe to buy?

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