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SSC 618N

1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

14,294 mi
Last recorded14,294 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT48,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSC 618N
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 14,294 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 14,257 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 14,037 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 13,996 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 13,996 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 13,936 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 13,739 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 13,395 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 13,215 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 13,063 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 12,469 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 12,394 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 12,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 12,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 12,383 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 12,383 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 12,363 miles

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

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

rear brakes poor

Fail 13 Oct 2010 12,363 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 12,360 miles

n/side rear tyre out of shape

Fail 15 Oct 2009 12,360 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/side rear tyre out of shape

Pass 13 Oct 2008 12,355 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 12,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 12,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 12,338 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 12,338 miles

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

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 834 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
brake recording little or no effort 26
parking brake recording little or no effort 23
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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SSC 618N is a 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 48,127 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SSC 618N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SSC 618N is a 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 10 September 1974.

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