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CAA 749K

1971 Morris Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,658 mi
Last recorded83,658 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAA 749K
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 83,658 miles

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

nearside centre floor corroded and perforated

Fail 19 May 2014 83,658 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

fog lamp insecure

nearside centre floor corroded and perforated

Pass 28 May 2013 83,434 miles

nearside centre floor corroded not in presribed area

Fail 21 May 2013 83,415 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

fluid contamination on offside inner wing/chassis no obvious leak

nearside centre floor corroded not in presribed area

Pass 23 Mar 2012 83,300 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 83,236 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 83,236 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

nearside middle flow has damage

Pass 12 Mar 2010 82,076 miles

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

bothside floors corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2010 87,076 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

bothside floors corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2009 80,080 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

advise top n/s inner ball joint rubber insecure

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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CAA 749K is a 1971 Morris Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CAA 749K, 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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CAA 749K is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 3 August 1971.

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