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2981 RU

2000 Morris Mini

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,733 mi
Last recorded86,733 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
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Vehicle Details

Registration2981 RU
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 86,733 miles
Pass 15 May 2013
Pass 11 Jun 2011 86,702 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 80,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

general vehicle condition very rusty

Pass 7 May 2009 80,104 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 80,102 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 79,216 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 79,216 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 78,444 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 78,438 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 77,678 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini?

Based on 11,174 MOT tests across 1,713 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 480
brake recording little or no effort 405
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 363
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 299
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 290
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2981 RU is a 2000 Morris Mini in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Morris Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2981 RU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 26 years old, this Morris Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 2981 RU registered?

2981 RU is a 2000 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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