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BKE 552K

1971 Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,861 mi
Last recorded72,861 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini 100051,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKE 552K
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 72,861 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 72,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 72,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 72,824 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,822 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 72,822 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,821 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 72,821 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 72,818 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 72,818 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 72,811 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 72,799 miles

Damage o/s/f floor..

Gearbox mtn u/s.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 72,799 miles

Damage o/s/f floor..

Gearbox mtn u/s.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 72,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 72,146 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 70,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 70,117 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 70,094 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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BKE 552K is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BKE 552K, 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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BKE 552K is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 8 October 1971.

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