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RPO 231M

1974 Morris Mini 1000

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,572 mi
Last recorded60,572 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini 100060,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPO 231M
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 60,572 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 60,546 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 57,352 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 51,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 55,520 miles

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

shaft lower just touching body at full lock ok at test

Pass 9 Jul 2014 53,177 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 51,452 miles

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,164 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 49,139 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 48,380 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 48,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 48,065 miles

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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RPO 231M is a 1974 Morris Mini 1000 in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RPO 231M, 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 RPO 231M registered?

RPO 231M is a 1974 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is RPO 231M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPO 231M shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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