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BNE 108B

1989 Morris Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1071cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,999 mi
Last recorded73,999 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNE 108B
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,071cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 73,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower passenger floor corroded!

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower drivers floor corroded!

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 73,990 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 73,990 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 73,910 miles

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

n/s floor rusting

slight play in n/s/r suspension arm

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight rust on o/s sill

Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,910 miles

n/s floor rusting

slight play in n/s/r suspension arm

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight rust on o/s sill

Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,672 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 73,096 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear of rear subframe slightly distorted

Fail 18 Jul 2009 73,083 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Main beam warning light inoperative

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 72,911 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 72,907 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

horn insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2006 72,864 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 72,864 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

slight leak from clutch master cylinder.

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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BNE 108B is a 1989 Morris Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,071cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BNE 108B, 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 37 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BNE 108B is a 1989 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 8 May 1989.

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