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SUD 275N

1974 Morris Mini

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,208 mi
Last recorded43,208 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini43,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUD 275N
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 43,208 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 42,891 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 42,760 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 42,391 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 42,391 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 41,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 41,765 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 41,406 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 41,041 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 41,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blow at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,838 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

steering column lower bush slightly worn

Pass 22 Apr 2016 40,722 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 40,720 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 40,637 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 40,588 miles

Steering rack gaiters cracking

Fail 14 Sep 2012 40,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,566 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 40,538 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,465 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 40,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,406 miles

Slight wear/play in steering rack

Fail 7 Sep 2009 40,406 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,301 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 40,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2007 38,544 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 38,544 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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SUD 275N is a 1974 Morris Mini in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SUD 275N, 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 SUD 275N registered?

SUD 275N is a 1974 Morris Mini, first registered on 21 August 1974.

Is SUD 275N safe to buy?

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