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THT 553G

1969 Morris Mini 1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

41,130 mi
Last recorded41,130 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1969 Morris Mini 100047,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHT 553G
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1969
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 41,130 miles

both front tyres slight cracks

Fail 6 Jan 2020 41,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working ALL 4 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres slight cracks

Pass 15 Dec 2017 41,053 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in nearside rear trailing arm front bush

Fail 14 Dec 2017 41,053 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounts loose (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,655 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 37,374 miles

slight lift in steering rack

Fail 4 Sep 2015 37,374 miles

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

slight lift in steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2014 39,135 miles

o/s/f floor slight corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2014 39,129 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,744 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 32,744 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,599 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 32,361 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 32,345 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,963 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,504 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 31,503 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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THT 553G is a 1969 Morris Mini 1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1969 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 47,946 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 434 recorded failures. If you're considering buying THT 553G, 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 57 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was THT 553G registered?

THT 553G is a 1969 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 May 1969.

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