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PTA 437M

1974 Morris Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,904 mi
Last recorded70,904 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini 100060,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTA 437M
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 70,904 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 70,904 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre is bald on the outer edge

Offside front tyre is bald on the outer edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 70,904 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 70,730 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 70,724 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 1,045 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,045
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 434
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 314
brake recording little or no effort 312
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 244
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 227
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PTA 437M is a 1974 Morris Mini 1000 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 60,034 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 434 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PTA 437M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 52 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PTA 437M registered?

PTA 437M is a 1974 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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