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YRT 14N

1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,986 mi
Last recorded99,986 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT48,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRT 14N
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 99,986 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 99,979 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 99,966 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 99,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 99,783 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 99,450 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 99,449 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 98,507 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 98,491 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 98,491 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 98,154 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 98,154 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 97,439 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 May 2010 97,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 May 2009 96,480 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 May 2009 96,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 95,797 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

rad cap missing

Fail 11 Oct 2007 95,789 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

rad cap missing

Pass 10 Oct 2006 95,316 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 95,291 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2006 95,281 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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YRT 14N is a 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YRT 14N, 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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YRT 14N is a 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 18 September 1974.

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