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559 TNU

1961 Morris Mini

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,270 mi
Last recorded83,270 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 1961 Morris Mini39,497 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration559 TNU
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1961
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 83,270 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2017 83,270 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2016 83,270 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 83,270 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 83,270 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective Locking nut not locking (2.5.A.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 83,270 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 81,436 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 79,233 miles

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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559 TNU is a 1961 Morris Mini in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1961 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 39,497 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 559 TNU, 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 65 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 559 TNU?

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What year was 559 TNU registered?

559 TNU is a 1961 Morris Mini, first registered on 19 April 1961.

Is 559 TNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 559 TNU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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