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8144 TR

1961 Morris Mini Minor

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,988 mi
Last recorded27,988 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1961 Morris Mini Minor50,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8144 TR
MakeMorris
ModelMini Minor
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 27,988 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak on rear of engine

Fail 16 May 2019 27,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak on rear of engine

Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,663 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,653 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,611 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,525 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,471 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 27,301 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside seat belt release clip weak

Pass 25 Apr 2006 27,252 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Minor?

Based on 1,093 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
207
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 24
brake recording little or no effort 23
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 20
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17
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8144 TR is a 1961 Morris Mini Minor in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1961 Morris Mini Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 50,999 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini Minor fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8144 TR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Morris Mini Minor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8144 TR registered?

8144 TR is a 1961 Morris Mini Minor, first registered on 11 October 1961.

Is 8144 TR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8144 TR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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