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BLF 489H

1970 Morris Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31 mi
Last recorded31 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S31,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLF 489H
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 31 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 28 miles

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

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

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

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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BLF 489H is a 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 31,401 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 BLF 489H, 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 56 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLF 489H registered?

BLF 489H is a 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 11 February 1970.

Is BLF 489H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLF 489H shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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