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VXG 79M

1974 Morris Mini 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,505 mi
Last recorded90,505 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini 100060,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXG 79M
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 90,505 miles

corrosion near rear jacking points

excessive play in nearside of steering rack

rear exhaust mounting broken away

Fail 20 Nov 2017 90,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure nut loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

corrosion near rear jacking points

excessive play in nearside of steering rack

rear exhaust mounting broken away

Pass 3 Aug 2016 89,624 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 88,198 miles

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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VXG 79M is a 1974 Morris Mini 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 60,034 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXG 79M, 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 52 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VXG 79M registered?

VXG 79M is a 1974 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 2 July 1974.

Is VXG 79M safe to buy?

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