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XFO 159

1962 Morris Mini Minor

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,000 mi
Last recorded42,000 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2007
Typical for 1962 Morris Mini Minor18,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFO 159
MakeMorris
ModelMini Minor
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2007 42,000 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Minor?

Based on 1,093 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
207
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 24
brake recording little or no effort 23
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 20
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17
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XFO 159 is a 1962 Morris Mini Minor in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1962 Morris Mini Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 18,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini Minor fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XFO 159, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 64 years old, this Morris Mini Minor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of XFO 159?

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What year was XFO 159 registered?

XFO 159 is a 1962 Morris Mini Minor, first registered on 8 May 1962.

Is XFO 159 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFO 159 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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