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TNJ 198

1960 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,999 mi
Last recorded30,999 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1960 Morris Mini45,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNJ 198
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 30,999 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 30,926 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 30,883 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 30,819 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,692 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 30,690 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Jun 2012 30,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,516 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,470 miles

Both sills starting to rust

Both wing mirrors fitted to wrong sides, but still usuble.

Handbrake lever to cable both sides stick a little.

both front top arm knuckle joint gaiters adrift

front floor edges near and around subframe mountings starting to rust.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 30,470 miles

Both sills starting to rust

Both wing mirrors fitted to wrong sides, but still usuble.

Handbrake lever to cable both sides stick a little.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front top arm knuckle joint gaiters adrift

front floor edges near and around subframe mountings starting to rust.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,430 miles

offside rear tyre perishing between tread blocks

Pass 13 Mar 2008 30,373 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 30,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,282 miles

Both rear tyres perrishing and cracking.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,246 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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TNJ 198 is a 1960 Morris Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 TNJ 198, 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 TNJ 198 registered?

TNJ 198 is a 1960 Morris Mini, first registered on 12 October 1960.

Is TNJ 198 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNJ 198 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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