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EDM 389J

1971 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,734 mi
Last recorded18,734 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDM 389J
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 18,734 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 18,788 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

no dirt rubber on o/s lower ball joint

Fail 3 Jun 2008 18,734 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine oil leak

no dirt rubber on o/s lower ball joint

Pass 29 Jun 2007 13,631 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 6,972 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 6,765 miles

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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EDM 389J is a 1971 Morris Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 49,537 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EDM 389J, 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 55 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EDM 389J registered?

EDM 389J is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 8 April 1971.

Is EDM 389J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDM 389J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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