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BCJ 494L

1971 Morris Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

22,956 mi
Last recorded22,956 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini 100051,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCJ 494L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 22,956 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 22,889 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 22,885 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bush heavy cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Seam splitting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 22,885 miles

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

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bush heavy cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Seam splitting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 22,702 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 22,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 22,616 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 22,529 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 22,513 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 22,270 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 22,255 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 21,988 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 21,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 21,894 miles

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

corrosion in o/s front outter sill.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 21,369 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 21,369 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 21,349 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 21,339 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

nsr tyre small cracks

Pass 6 Dec 2006 20,868 miles

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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BCJ 494L is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1971 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 51,728 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 434 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCJ 494L, 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 55 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BCJ 494L is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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