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774 XUL

1961 Morris Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

2,637 mi
Last recorded2,637 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1961 Morris Mini39,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration774 XUL
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 2,637 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 1,955 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 1,955 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel dripping under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 1,856 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 1,806 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 1,298 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 12,980 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 3 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 44,425 miles

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

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

ball joint dust covers worn

Pass 20 Aug 2011 44,425 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 44,425 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,425 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,425 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 44,425 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 44,425 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,425 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 44,425 miles

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

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

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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774 XUL is a 1961 Morris Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 774 XUL, 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.

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What year was 774 XUL registered?

774 XUL is a 1961 Morris Mini, first registered on 28 September 1961.

Is 774 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 774 XUL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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