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NFO 637

1957 Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

16,490 mi
Last recorded16,490 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFO 637
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 16,490 miles

all rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 22 Nov 2010 16,475 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 2 Nov 2010 16,440 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r seat belt is the only one fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2009 14,103 miles

20% imbalance on front service brakes

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre slight cracking

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2009 14,103 miles

20% imbalance on front service brakes

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre slight cracking

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2009 14,091 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

15% imbalance on front servioce brakes

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 24 Oct 2009 14,079 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

16% imbalance on front service brakes

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s front mirror glass cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2008 10,431 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

has extra lights on front end

Fail 1 Sep 2008 10,431 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

has extra lights on front end

Pass 21 Aug 2007 442 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 442 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 1,045 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,045
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 434
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 314
brake recording little or no effort 312
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 244
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 227
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NFO 637 is a 1957 Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

The most common reason a Morris Mini 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 434 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NFO 637, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 69 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NFO 637 is a 1957 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 25 March 1957.

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