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VUV 512G

1968 Morris Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,746 mi
Last recorded55,746 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 1968 Morris Mini 100048,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUV 512G
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1968
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 55,746 miles

Front Lower sump guard fitted

Front engine cover fitted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight movement in steering column within top mount, area taped over

underbonnet wiring slightly untidy

Pass 16 Jan 2020 55,742 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front engine cover fitted

slight movement in steering column within top mount, area taped over

sump guard fitted

underbonnet wiring slightly untidy

Pass 17 Jan 2019 55,741 miles

front engine cover fitted

o/s/f track rod end has slightest of play

slight movement in steering column within top mount, area taped over

sump guard fitted

under bonnet wiring slightly untidy

Pass 22 Dec 2017 55,739 miles

front engine cover fitted

n/s/f suspension dust cover greased

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/f wheelarch extension fractured, no sharp edges

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

slight movement in steering column within top mount, area taped over

sump guard fitted

under bonnet wiring slightly untidy

Pass 22 Dec 2016 55,737 miles

front engine cover fitted

n/s/f suspension dust cover greased

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/f wheelarch extension fractured, no sharp edges

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

slight movement in steering column within top mount, area taped over

sump guard fitted

under bonnet wiring slightly untidy

Pass 15 Oct 2015 55,735 miles

Front engine cover fitted

N/S/F suspension dust cover greased

N/S/F wheel bearing has slight play

N/S/F wheelarch extension fractured, no sharp edges

O/S/F track rod end has slight play

Slight movement in steering column within top mount, area taped over

Sump guard fitted

Under bonnet wiring slightly untidy

Fail 2 Oct 2015 55,735 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front engine cover fitted

N/S/F suspension dust cover greased

N/S/F wheel bearing has slight play

N/S/F wheelarch extension fractured, no sharp edges

O/S/F track rod end has slight play

Slight movement in steering column within top mount, area taped over

Sump guard fitted

Under bonnet wiring slightly untidy

Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake inbalance 19%

N/S/F suspension - dust cover greased

Sump guard fitted restricting view of some underbody components.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 55,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake imbalance right on legal limit at 25%.

Handbrake efficiency close to legal limit.

N/S/F suspension - dust cover greased.

N/S/F wheelarch extension fractured and loose, no sharp edges.

Slight movement in steering column within top mount, area taped over.

Sump guard fitted restricting view of some underbody components.

Underbonnet wiring untidy.

Washers intermittent, working at time of test.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,923 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,666 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 53,602 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 51,987 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 51,766 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 51,706 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,518 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 51,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 1,045 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,045
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 434
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 314
brake recording little or no effort 312
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 244
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 227
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VUV 512G is a 1968 Morris Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1968 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 48,732 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 434 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VUV 512G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 58 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VUV 512G is a 1968 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 24 October 1968.

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