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SBL 512M

1974 Morris Mini 1000

White Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

3,514 mi
Last recorded3,514 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini 100060,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBL 512M
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 3,514 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 2,706 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 2,706 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 98,086 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 93,920 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 88,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 84,472 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 78,298 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 73,914 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 73,655 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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2006 73,361 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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SBL 512M is a 1974 Morris Mini 1000 in White with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBL 512M, 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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SBL 512M is a 1974 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 5 February 1974.

Is SBL 512M safe to buy?

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