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RAX 458M

1974 Morris Mini 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,989 mi
Last recorded67,989 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini 100060,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAX 458M
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 67,987 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 66,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 66,751 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

front brake application uneven nearside weak (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 66,139 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 66,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 65,951 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 65,951 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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RAX 458M is a 1974 Morris Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RAX 458M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAX 458M registered?

RAX 458M is a 1974 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is RAX 458M safe to buy?

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