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EPH 774J

1971 Morris Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

6,651 mi
Last recorded6,651 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S44,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPH 774J
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 6,651 miles

brake backing plates and subframes starting to rust

front suspension rubbers starting to crack/ perish

nearside front suspension upper and lower swivels slight play

rear battery tray/ floor starting to rust

rear foot and handbrake performances slightly low

slight play in steering rack

underside of vehicle rust/ repaired heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Oct 2016 6,518 miles

front suspension rubbers starting to crack/ rust

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front upper and lower swivels slight play

slight play in steering rack

subframes starting to rust

underside of vehicle rust/ repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Sep 2015 6,473 miles

front suspension rubbers starting to crack/ perish

nearside front suspension swivel slight movement

steering rack slight play

subframes starting to rust

underside of vehicle starting to rust/ repaired and heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Sep 2015 6,468 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front suspension rubbers starting to crack/ perish

nearside front suspension swivel slight movement

steering rack slight play

subframes starting to rust

underside of vehicle starting to rust/ repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Sep 2014 6,346 miles

front suspension rubbers starting to split

slight play in steering rack

subframes starting to rust

underside of vehicle rust/ repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Sep 2013 6,213 miles

front suspension rubbers starting to split

nearside front top suspension swivel slight movement

slight plat in steering rack

subframes starting to rust

underside of vehicle rust/ repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Sep 2012 6,113 miles

front suspension rubbers starting to split

nearside front top suspension swivel slight play

slight play in steering rack

subframes starting to rust

underside of vehicle rust/ repaired and heavily undersealed

Fail 31 Aug 2012 6,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front suspension rubbers starting to split

nearside front top suspension swivel slight play

slight play in steering rack

subframes starting to rust

underside of vehicle rust/ repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Sep 2011 6,078 miles

front suspension rubbers starting to split

offside rear foot and handbrake performances slightly low

service and parking brake efficiency slightly low

slight play in steering rack

sunframes starting to rust

underside of vehicle rusty, repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Sep 2010 6,001 miles

front suspension rubbers starting to split

rear brakes performances slightly low

steering rack slight play

subframes starting to rust

underside of vehicle rusty, repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2009 5,851 miles

nearside front top swivel slight play

rear foot and hand brakes performance slightly low

slight play in steering rack

undeside of vehicle rusty, repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Aug 2008 5,673 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front suspension rubber cover split

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

slight play in steering rack

underside of vehicle repaired and heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Aug 2008 5,662 miles

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

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front suspension rubber cover split

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

slight play in steering rack

underside of vehicle repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2007 5,495 miles

centre to rear exhaust slight leak

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front ball joints slight movement

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

slight play ion steering rack

underside of vehicle rusty and heavily under sealed

Fail 10 Jul 2007 5,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre to rear exhaust slight leak

nearside front ball joints slight movement

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

slight play in steering rack

under side of vehicle rusty and heavily under sealed

Pass 23 Jun 2006 5,084 miles

coolant leak from engine

handbrake performance slightly low

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Jun 2006 5,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front seatbelt starting to fray

coolant leak from engine bay

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

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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EPH 774J is a 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EPH 774J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EPH 774J registered?

EPH 774J is a 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 January 1971.

Is EPH 774J safe to buy?

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