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TYO 958M

1973 Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,683 mi
Last recorded86,683 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini 100053,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYO 958M
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 86,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fuel pipe perished

Pass 12 Jul 2016 86,507 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 86,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 86,044 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 80,380 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 80,380 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 73,665 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 72,516 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 72,509 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 72,415 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 72,400 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 70,924 miles

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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TYO 958M is a 1973 Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 53,946 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 TYO 958M, 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 53 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 TYO 958M registered?

TYO 958M is a 1973 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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