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947 YUF

1978 Morris Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,726 mi
Last recorded27,726 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

Registration947 YUF
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 27,726 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 27,688 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 25,840 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 25 Aug 2015 25,833 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Aug 2014 21,611 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 21,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 20,977 miles

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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947 YUF is a 1978 Morris Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 947 YUF, 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 48 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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947 YUF is a 1978 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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The MOT history for 947 YUF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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