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SOU 994M

1974 Morris Mini

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,169 mi
Last recorded80,169 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini43,727 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOU 994M
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 80,169 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor Pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area (5.2.6)

Rear Brake Application Slightly Uneven

Pass 29 May 2014 80,077 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 80,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 79,713 miles

advise n/s inner cv boot lose but not leaking

advise o/s/outer cv boot lose but not leaking

Fail 28 Jan 2013 79,686 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)

advise n/s inner cv boot lose but not leaking

advise o/s/outer cv boot lose but not leaking

Pass 20 Feb 2012 77,283 miles

Cable entry into the boot floor rubber grommet missing.

Front subframe rubber mounts missing.Subframe bolted directly to floor.

N/S/F cv boot clip is not the correct fitment and is slighjtly loose.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 73,500 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 72,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

all tyres perished

o/s door mirror missing

Fail 5 Aug 2009 72,443 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

all tyres perished

o/s door mirror missing

Pass 30 Oct 2007 72,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion o/s floor,outside scope of mot

Pass 17 Jan 2007 71,916 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 71,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrossion to offside floor not within 30 cms of seatbelt mount

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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SOU 994M is a 1974 Morris Mini in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 43,727 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 SOU 994M, 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 52 years old, this Morris Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SOU 994M registered?

SOU 994M is a 1974 Morris Mini, first registered on 12 February 1974.

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