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DYB 290J

1971 Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

4,121 mi
Last recorded4,121 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini 100051,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYB 290J
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 4,121 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

light general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2019 3,919 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front wipers not parking automatically but not seriously restricting drivers view

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 3,914 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front wipers not parking automatically but not seriously restricting drivers view

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 3,835 miles

Both rear wheel bearings noisy

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat slide adjustment stiff

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 3,805 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Both rear wheel bearings noisy

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat slide adjustment stiff

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 3,800 miles

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

Oil leak offside of engine ()

fresh coat of underseal to entire floorpan

Fail 5 Dec 2016 3,800 miles

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

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Oil leak offside of engine ()

fresh coat of underseal to entire floorpan

Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,959 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 37,607 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Light smearing NS wiper

Oil leak

Simultaneous two tone horn

Slight noise OSR wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2009 3,299 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 1,855 miles

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

corrosion to front of floorpan and rear subframe, nothing yet excessive

Pass 10 Apr 2007 937 miles

main power feed wire from battery to enmgine bay in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2006 99,798 miles

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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DYB 290J is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DYB 290J, 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.

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What year was DYB 290J registered?

DYB 290J is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is DYB 290J safe to buy?

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