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VUA 866M

1974 Morris Mini Clubman

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,838 mi
Last recorded118,838 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini Clubman52,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUA 866M
MakeMorris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 118,838 miles

all joints heavly greased

both outer cv boots splitting at small end, still retaining grease

n/s main beam slightly lower than o/s

o/s/f and both rear tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r sub-frame corroded

oil leak

rear fog tell tail intermitant

underseal plastered under car

Pass 1 Nov 2016 109,110 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

both front lower ball joints slight movment/play

slight corrosion rear floor

Pass 10 Nov 2015 106,495 miles

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

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

rear sub frame starting to corrode but not to the point that it is excessive

Fail 2 Nov 2015 106,412 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear sub frame starting to corrode but not to the point that it is excessive

Pass 30 Oct 2014 103,515 miles

dark shading around n/s/r wheel cylinder

glass loose in n/ door mirror

n/s/f brake flexi very close to front antiroll tie rod

o/s/f inner ball joint gator lifting

slight play in n/s/f upper ball joint

squeek from o/s/f?

Pass 13 Nov 2013 98,832 miles

n/s/r cover sill cracked

o/s/f lower vrake pad split pin just holding, needs to be longer

o/s/f outer floor pan skin cracked

oil leak

rear number plate little loose

small blow fron down pipe

Pass 28 Nov 2012 96,701 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 96,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 83,734 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 83,734 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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VUA 866M is a 1974 Morris Mini Clubman in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VUA 866M, 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.

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VUA 866M is a 1974 Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 July 1974.

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