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SVS 986

1960 Morris Mini

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,784 mi
Last recorded68,784 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1960 Morris Mini45,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVS 986
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 68,784 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 68,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 67,534 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 66,360 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 61,506 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 83,985 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 83,975 miles

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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SVS 986 is a 1960 Morris Mini in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1960 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 45,327 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVS 986, 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 66 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SVS 986 registered?

SVS 986 is a 1960 Morris Mini, first registered on 17 June 1960.

Is SVS 986 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVS 986 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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