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YDL 889

1968 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,591 mi
Last recorded28,591 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1968 Morris Mini52,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDL 889
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2015 28,591 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 28,382 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 28,038 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 27,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 27,695 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 27,497 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 27,187 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 26,455 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 25,815 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,927 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear brake slow to opperate

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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YDL 889 is a 1968 Morris Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1968 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 52,211 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 YDL 889, 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 58 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YDL 889 registered?

YDL 889 is a 1968 Morris Mini, first registered on 16 August 1968.

Is YDL 889 safe to buy?

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