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TMO 780

1960 Morris Mini Minor

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,866 mi
Last recorded83,866 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1960 Morris Mini Minor37,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMO 780
MakeMorris
ModelMini Minor
Year1960
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 83,866 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 83,865 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2012 48,261 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 48,079 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,663 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,307 miles

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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TMO 780 is a 1960 Morris Mini Minor in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1960 Morris Mini Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 37,450 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 TMO 780, 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 66 years old, this Morris Mini Minor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TMO 780?

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What year was TMO 780 registered?

TMO 780 is a 1960 Morris Mini Minor, first registered on 31 December 1960.

Is TMO 780 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMO 780 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TMO 780 have outstanding finance?

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