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EKA 788K

1971 Morris Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,196 mi
Last recorded68,196 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S44,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKA 788K
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 68,196 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 68,132 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 68,003 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 67,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 67,874 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 67,481 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,188 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 67,183 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 67,000 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 66,542 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

REAR WHEEL CYL LOCATION CLIPS REQU NEW

STEERING COLUMN LOWER PINCH BOLT REQS NEW

Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,958 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 65,956 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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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EKA 788K is a 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 44,888 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 EKA 788K, 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 55 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EKA 788K registered?

EKA 788K is a 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 25 August 1971.

Is EKA 788K safe to buy?

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