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DPC 931J

1970 Morris Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,106 mi
Last recorded44,106 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S31,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPC 931J
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,106 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 38,447 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 38,201 miles

Offside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front discs rusty through lack of use

drivers door upper hinge broken attachment to door

offside front cv gaitor insecure leaking and loose

offside trailing arm pivot bearing has damaged water seal

rust hole in rear of offside front wheel arch

Fail 6 Dec 2008 38,201 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front discs rusty through lack of use

drivers door upper hinge broken attachment to door

offside front cv gaitor insecure leaking and loose

offside trailing arm pivot bearing has damaged water seal

rust hole in rear of offside front wheel arch

Pass 7 Oct 2006 35,873 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front offside track rod end rubber boot deteriated

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

steering rack gaitors tendancy to slip on full lock

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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DPC 931J is a 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 31,401 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 Cooper S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPC 931J, 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 56 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DPC 931J registered?

DPC 931J is a 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is DPC 931J safe to buy?

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