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AOL 281K

1971 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,433 mi
Last recorded56,433 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOL 281K
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 56,433 miles

battery box has slight corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2018 56,432 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 56,365 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 56,292 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust slight blow

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,113 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 56,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2013 56,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 55,947 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,702 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 55,700 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 55,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,631 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 55,629 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2006 55,365 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 55,354 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AOL 281K is a 1971 Morris Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1971 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 49,537 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AOL 281K, 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 55 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AOL 281K is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 13 September 1971.

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