MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight oil leak
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all tyres perished
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all tyres perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front inner cv joint rubbers split
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1000?
Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 1,045 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DYC 654J is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 DYC 654J, 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 DYC 654J registered?
DYC 654J is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 April 1971.
Is DYC 654J safe to buy?
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