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821 TAX

1970 Morris Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,283 mi
Last recorded32,283 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini 100045,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration821 TAX
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 32,283 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 31,412 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 29,837 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 21,014 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 20,084 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 20,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 19,182 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 18,950 miles

All tyres slight cracking on sides

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 18,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

All tyres slight cracking on sides

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 18,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills starting to corrode

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 1,045 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,045
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 434
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 314
brake recording little or no effort 312
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 244
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 227
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821 TAX is a 1970 Morris Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 45,578 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 434 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 821 TAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 821 TAX registered?

821 TAX is a 1970 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 14 December 1970.

Is 821 TAX safe to buy?

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