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EMM 261J

1971 Morris Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,262 mi
Last recorded16,262 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMM 261J
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 May 2019 16,262 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 14,470 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 12,613 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 9,291 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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EMM 261J is a 1971 Morris Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EMM 261J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EMM 261J registered?

EMM 261J is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 22 January 1971.

Is EMM 261J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMM 261J shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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