7442KX - MORRIS MINI
MOT: ExemptGB
·Last updated 14 days ago
The Morris Mini, often simply referred to as the Mini, is an iconic small car that revolutionised urban mobility since its debut. Manufactured by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) from 1959, this compact vehicle quickly gained popularity for its innovative design and efficient use of space. The original Mini, introduced in 1959, was renowned for its transverse engine front-wheel-drive layout, which maximised interior room despite its diminutive exterior. Its distinctive styling and agile handling made it a favourite among drivers seeking practicality without sacrificing character. Over the years, the Morris Mini became a symbol of 1960s British culture and automotive ingenuity, with various models and updates maintaining its legacy. Today, the Morris Mini remains a celebrated classic, admired for its unique blend of simplicity, charm, and engineering ingenuity.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 14 MOT tests
This 1963 Morris Mini, registration 7442KX, is finished in yellow with an 848cc petrol engine. It has a recorded mileage of 57,739 miles. The vehicle is currently untaxed and has been exempt from MOT testing since 2017, with the last test conducted on 20 July 2017. The MOT advisories indicate significant corrosion on both front chassis areas, affecting structural strength, and brake system issues, including insufficient parking brake efficiency and rear brake effort failures. These issues suggest the vehicle requires attention before road use.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
14
Passed Tests
10
Failed Tests
4
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 20 July 2017 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,739 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Dangerous Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- Major Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 19 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,650 mi
Expires: 18 July 2017
Passed - 28 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,453 mi
Expires: 04 November 2015
Passed - 05 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,096 mi
Expires: 04 November 2014
Passed - 28 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,990 mi
Expires: 12 October 2013
Passed - 13 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,976 mi
Expires: 12 October 2012
Failed - 07 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,976 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
- Major Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Passed - 22 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,869 mi
Expires: 23 November 2011
Passed - 24 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,756 mi
Expires: 23 November 2010
Failed - 19 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,756 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Passed - 17 November 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,435 mi
Expires: 16 November 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Failed - 24 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,431 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Major Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Passed - 05 September 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,403 mi
Expires: 04 September 2008
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
- Advisory Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Passed - 23 August 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,264 mi
Expires: 01 September 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for 7442KX?
This vehicle is MOT exempt.
What is the tax status of 7442KX?
The tax status is Untaxed and is due on 24 February 2024.
What are the specifications of 7442KX?
This is a 1963 MORRIS MINI in Yellow. It runs on Petrol with a 848cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of 7442KX?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.