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YYB 189H

1970 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,364 mi
Last recorded97,364 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini40,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYB 189H
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 97,364 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 97,082 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 97,082 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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YYB 189H is a 1970 Morris Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 40,000 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YYB 189H, 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 56 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YYB 189H registered?

YYB 189H is a 1970 Morris Mini, first registered on 10 April 1970.

Is YYB 189H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYB 189H shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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