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ELR 452J

1970 Morris Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,398 mi
Last recorded85,398 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S31,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELR 452J
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 85,398 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 85,175 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 84,880 miles

minor exhaust leak from center pipe

service brake effiiecentcy only just met

Fail 2 Jun 2016 84,868 miles

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

minor exhaust leak from center pipe

Pass 2 Jan 2015 84,139 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 84,012 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 83,492 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 82,885 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 82,163 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 81,734 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 81,734 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 81,689 miles

Coolant leak

o/s/f floor rusting

slight play in steering rack n/s

Fail 30 Oct 2006 81,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s front brakes slightly binding

Pass 30 Oct 2006 81,663 miles

o/s and n/s front brakes slightly binding

Pass 28 Oct 2005 81,612 miles

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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ELR 452J is a 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 31,401 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 ELR 452J, 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 56 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELR 452J registered?

ELR 452J is a 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 22 December 1970.

Is ELR 452J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELR 452J shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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