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YVS 894

1961 Morris Mini Minor

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,259 mi
Last recorded23,259 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
Typical for 1961 Morris Mini Minor50,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVS 894
MakeMorris
ModelMini Minor
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2006 23,259 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 23,259 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YVS 894 is a 1961 Morris Mini Minor in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1961 Morris Mini Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 50,999 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 Minor fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YVS 894, 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 65 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 YVS 894 registered?

YVS 894 is a 1961 Morris Mini Minor, first registered on 16 March 1961.

Is YVS 894 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVS 894 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YVS 894 have outstanding finance?

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