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ABW 197F

1968 Morris Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,016 mi
Last recorded31,016 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1968 Morris Mini Cooper S32,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 197F
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,016 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 30,913 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 30,643 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 30,319 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre sidewall run underinflated

rear footbrake & handbrake out of balance when applied together

Pass 11 Aug 2010 29,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system fouling underbody & osf diveshaft

ofside rear tyre sidewall damaged possible run under inflated

Fail 5 Aug 2010 28,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

cluth pedal rubber missing

exhaust system fouling underbody & osf diveshaft

nearside front lower arm securing nut not to end of threds

offside front tyre sidewall damaged (run under inflated)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,780 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 27,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 27,623 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 40,393 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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ABW 197F is a 1968 Morris Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1968 Morris Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 32,300 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ABW 197F, 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 58 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ABW 197F is a 1968 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 2 February 1968.

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