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RVC 256H

1970 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

2,420 mi
Last recorded2,420 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVC 256H
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 2,420 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 2,308 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 2,006 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 1,803 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 1,663 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 1,518 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 1,400 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 1,044 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 1,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 1,044 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 1,044 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 1,044 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 1,044 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 941 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 36 miles

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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RVC 256H is a 1970 Morris Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RVC 256H, 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.

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What year was RVC 256H registered?

RVC 256H is a 1970 Morris Mini, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is RVC 256H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVC 256H shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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