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TMA 493J

1970 Morris Mini

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,917 mi
Last recorded19,917 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMA 493J
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2016 19,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 16,009 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 12,109 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 9,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 5,470 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 1,390 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 98,211 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 95,037 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 91,830 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 88,748 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 85,953 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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TMA 493J is a 1970 Morris Mini in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 40,000 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 TMA 493J, 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 56 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TMA 493J registered?

TMA 493J is a 1970 Morris Mini, first registered on 3 September 1970.

Is TMA 493J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMA 493J shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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