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VPA 208M

1974 Morris Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,046 mi
Last recorded50,046 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2005
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini43,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Morris
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPA 208M
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2005 50,046 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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VPA 208M is a 1974 Morris Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 VPA 208M, 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 VPA 208M registered?

VPA 208M is a 1974 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is VPA 208M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPA 208M shows 1 test 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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