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DFH 824J

1971 Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,988 mi
Last recorded45,988 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini 100051,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFH 824J
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,988 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 44,563 miles

off side outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,889 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,143 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 40,143 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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DFH 824J is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DFH 824J, 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 DFH 824J registered?

DFH 824J is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 24 May 1971.

Is DFH 824J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFH 824J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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