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URX 878N

1974 Morris Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,375 mi
Last recorded62,375 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini Clubman52,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURX 878N
MakeMorris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 62,375 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack play

Under body corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,113 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake union in engine bay going down (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2016 61,113 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake union in engine bay going down (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2015 57,856 miles

missfiring

serious oil leak contamingating nearsdie front wheel and tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2015 56,856 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Missfiring.

Serious oil leak contaminating nearside front wheel and tyre.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 56,182 miles

front brakes out of balance very close to excess ns low

oil leak

slight play in osf steering rack

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 14 Sep 2011 56,176 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brakes out of balance very close to excess ns low

oil leak

slight play in osf steering rack

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 5 Oct 2010 54,236 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,883 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 53,871 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front wings slight corrosion

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2008 53,348 miles

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 27 Aug 2008 53,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 52,869 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 52,866 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2006 52,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Clubman?

Based on 2,535 MOT tests across 369 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
462
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
369
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 183
brake recording little or no effort 148
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 92
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URX 878N is a 1974 Morris Mini Clubman in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 52,551 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 Clubman fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying URX 878N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 52 years old, this Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was URX 878N registered?

URX 878N is a 1974 Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 23 September 1974.

Is URX 878N safe to buy?

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