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974 XUD

1960 Morris Mini

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,606 mi
Last recorded59,606 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1960 Morris Mini45,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration974 XUD
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 59,606 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 59,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,546 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leaks

Fail 15 Mar 2016 59,546 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake cable slider on radius arm (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leaks

Pass 28 Oct 2009 59,482 miles

Suspect front cross-member cracked or modified

No rubber gromit protecting fuel hose thru boot floor

Fail 28 Oct 2009 59,481 miles

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

Suspect front cross-member cracked or modifed

No rubber gromit protecting fuel hose in boot floor

Fail 26 Oct 2009 59,477 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Suspect front cross-member cracked or modifed

o/s hand brake cable quadrant seized

No rubber gromit protecting fuel hose in boot floor

Pass 27 Sep 2008 59,426 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 59,416 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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974 XUD is a 1960 Morris Mini in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 974 XUD, 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 974 XUD registered?

974 XUD is a 1960 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 January 1960.

Is 974 XUD safe to buy?

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