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COT 43K

1971 Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,214 mi
Last recorded50,214 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini 100051,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOT 43K
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 50,214 miles

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 50,214 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,833 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 49,819 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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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COT 43K is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000 in Blue 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 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 COT 43K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was COT 43K registered?

COT 43K is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is COT 43K safe to buy?

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