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BNJ 485K

1971 Morris Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,804 mi
Last recorded20,804 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNJ 485K
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 20,804 miles

no rear seat belts presented for test

Fail 31 Aug 2007 20,857 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

drivers door outer handle loose

nearside front floor panel slightly corroded

rear subframe in a slightly weakened condition

slight wear on nearside steering rack end

wide wheels fitted makes the vehicle heavy to steer

Pass 7 Jul 2006 18,124 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 18,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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BNJ 485K is a 1971 Morris Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BNJ 485K, 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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What year was BNJ 485K registered?

BNJ 485K is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is BNJ 485K safe to buy?

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