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DPG 791J

1970 Morris Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,291 mi
Last recorded8,291 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPG 791J
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 8,291 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 7,111 miles

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Some flex of steering rack mount at bulkhead

Pass 17 Feb 2016 6,141 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 61,413 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 5,211 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 3,744 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 3,744 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2013 1,511 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 1,436 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre cracked and slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Nov 2007 89,472 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 89,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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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DPG 791J is a 1970 Morris Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1970 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 40,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DPG 791J, 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 56 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DPG 791J registered?

DPG 791J is a 1970 Morris Mini, first registered on 4 September 1970.

Is DPG 791J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPG 791J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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