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SPH 559M

1973 Morris Mini Clubman

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,345 mi
Last recorded52,345 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini Clubman47,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPH 559M
MakeMorris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 52,345 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 52,341 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,478 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,990 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,666 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 41,924 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,438 miles

N/S/F Tyre perrished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 41,438 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

N/S/F Tyre perrished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,848 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,149 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 39,481 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 39,102 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Clubman?

Based on 2,535 MOT tests across 369 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
462
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
369
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 183
brake recording little or no effort 148
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 92
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SPH 559M is a 1973 Morris Mini Clubman in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 47,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini Clubman fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SPH 559M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SPH 559M registered?

SPH 559M is a 1973 Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 8 August 1973.

Is SPH 559M safe to buy?

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