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SDV 56N

1974 Morris Mini 1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,834 mi
Last recorded36,834 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini 100060,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDV 56N
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 36,834 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 36,798 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 36,615 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 36,349 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 35,826 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 35,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 34,998 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 34,998 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 34,563 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,925 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,831 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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SDV 56N is a 1974 Morris Mini 1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SDV 56N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SDV 56N registered?

SDV 56N is a 1974 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 4 November 1974.

Is SDV 56N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDV 56N shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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