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YYB 189N

1974 Morris Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

6,512 mi
Last recorded6,512 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini Clubman52,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYB 189N
MakeMorris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 6,512 miles

hazard switch not fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2014 6,512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hazard switch not fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2014 6,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

offside inner wheel arch front holed but not in prescribed area

Fail 16 May 2013 6,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all underbody has advanced corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,920 miles

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL THIN

REAR FLOORS IN POOR CONDITION BUT WELDED FROM INSIDE

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

STRUCTURE OF CAR GENERALLY WEAK

Fail 2 Mar 2012 61,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

COWL MISSING FROM AROUND STEERING

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL THIN

REAR FLOORS IN POOR CONDITION BUT WELDED FROM INSIDE

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

STRUCTURE OF CAR GENERALLY WEAK

Fail 25 Aug 2010 6,183 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

entire underside of vehicle is in a stste of corrosion

nearside front inner wing closing panel corroded and holed not within prescribed area

Pass 22 Sep 2008 3,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2008 3,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2007 98,004 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2007 97,997 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2006 92,535 miles

as per vt32 113151166269

Fail 18 Sep 2006 92,525 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all tyres starting to perish

o/s rear florpan damaged

signs of previous leak to fuel tank breather pipe

slight play to o/s front bottom balljoint

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Clubman?

Based on 2,535 MOT tests across 369 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
462
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
369
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 183
brake recording little or no effort 148
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 92
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YYB 189N is a 1974 Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

Across all 1974 Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 52,551 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 Clubman fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YYB 189N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 52 years old, this Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YYB 189N is a 1974 Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 22 August 1974.

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