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VLY 461M

1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,441 mi
Last recorded51,441 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT48,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLY 461M
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,441 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres are perishing and cracking

Fail 22 Jul 2011 51,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres are perishing and cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2010 131,870 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking 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 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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VLY 461M is a 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLY 461M, 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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What year was VLY 461M registered?

VLY 461M is a 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 6 February 1974.

Is VLY 461M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLY 461M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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