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REG 351M

1974 Morris Mini

Orange Petrol 1430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,440 mi
Last recorded50,440 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini43,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREG 351M
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 50,440 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 50,131 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 49,931 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 49,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 10 May 2016 49,197 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 May 2016 49,195 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 May 2015 47,766 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2015 47,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,281 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,303 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,975 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,802 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 43,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,704 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 43,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 43,233 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 43,234 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 43,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 42,763 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 42,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Vin Plate missing

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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REG 351M is a 1974 Morris Mini in Orange with a 1,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1974 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 43,727 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 REG 351M, 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 52 years old, this Morris Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was REG 351M registered?

REG 351M is a 1974 Morris Mini, first registered on 4 June 1974.

Is REG 351M safe to buy?

The MOT history for REG 351M shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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