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8049 SR

2001 Morris Mini Cooper S

Green Petrol 1071cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,189 mi
Last recorded92,189 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration8049 SR
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,071cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 92,189 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 91,708 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 90,957 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 90,242 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 90,218 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 90,194 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 90,170 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 90,146 miles

rear brake effort lower than expected although meets requirement.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 90,106 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 89,997 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 89,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery kill switch terminals located very close to exhaust system

Pass 16 Feb 2012 89,863 miles

Isolater switch fitted cable very close to exhaust under vehicle

Fail 9 Feb 2012 89,862 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both rear wheel cylinder retaining clips fitted incorrectly

Isolater switch fitted cable very close to exhaust under vehicle

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Cooper S?

Based on 3,162 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
208
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 92
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 66
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Stop lamp not working 55
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8049 SR is a 2001 Morris Mini Cooper S in Green with a 1,071cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Morris Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8049 SR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 25 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 8049 SR registered?

8049 SR is a 2001 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is 8049 SR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8049 SR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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