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281 MKE

1960 Morris Mini

Red Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,307 mi
Last recorded73,307 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1960 Morris Mini45,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration281 MKE
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 73,307 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 2 May 2014 72,399 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 70,241 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,240 miles

smoke emitted under acceleration

Pass 23 Sep 2010 70,239 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 70,238 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 70,236 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 70,235 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 70,234 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 70,233 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 70,223 miles

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

car has coolant leak

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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281 MKE is a 1960 Morris Mini in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1960 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 45,327 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 281 MKE, 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 66 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 281 MKE registered?

281 MKE is a 1960 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 October 1960.

Is 281 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 281 MKE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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