CarVerify

Free Car Check

SSJ 845

1961 Morris Mini Minor

Red Petrol 848cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,199 mi
Last recorded53,199 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1961 Morris Mini Minor50,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Morris
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSJ 845
MakeMorris
ModelMini Minor
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 53,199 miles

Both rear brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2015 52,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 52,477 miles

Both rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2013 52,201 miles

All tyres perishing

NSR Brake hose perishing

Pass 16 Jan 2012 52,110 miles

All tyres perishing slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2011 51,922 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2010 51,710 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,489 miles

All tyres perishing slightly

Fail 19 Jan 2009 51,489 miles

All tyres perishing slightly

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 51,211 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer walls

Fail 12 Dec 2007 51,211 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Both rear tyres perished on outer walls

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Minor?

Based on 1,093 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
207
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 24
brake recording little or no effort 23
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 20
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17
Full Morris Mini Minor reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SSJ 845 is a 1961 Morris Mini Minor in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1961 Morris Mini Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 50,999 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 Minor fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SSJ 845, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Morris Mini Minor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SSJ 845?

You can check the full history of SSJ 845 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SSJ 845 registered?

SSJ 845 is a 1961 Morris Mini Minor, first registered on 5 August 1961.

Is SSJ 845 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSJ 845 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.

Does SSJ 845 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SSJ 845. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.