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RFV 508H

1970 Morris Mini

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,642 mi
Last recorded33,642 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFV 508H
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 33,642 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,224 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 33,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 33,052 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

low effort to both rear service brakes

nearside front brake binding

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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RFV 508H is a 1970 Morris Mini in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 40,000 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 RFV 508H, 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 56 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RFV 508H registered?

RFV 508H is a 1970 Morris Mini, first registered on 16 June 1970.

Is RFV 508H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFV 508H shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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