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VBE 44

1959 Morris Mini Minor

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,924 mi
Last recorded2,924 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBE 44
MakeMorris
ModelMini Minor
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2011 2,924 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 2,177 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 1,073 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 1,050 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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VBE 44 is a 1959 Morris Mini Minor in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VBE 44, 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 67 years old, this Morris Mini Minor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VBE 44 registered?

VBE 44 is a 1959 Morris Mini Minor, first registered on 1 December 1959.

Is VBE 44 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBE 44 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VBE 44 have outstanding finance?

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