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FYC 271K

1971 Morris Mini

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,285 mi
Last recorded11,285 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYC 271K
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 11,285 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 11,253 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 11,253 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 11,203 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 10,965 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 10,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 10,909 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 10,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 10,833 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 10,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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FYC 271K is a 1971 Morris Mini in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FYC 271K, 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 FYC 271K registered?

FYC 271K is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 13 October 1971.

Is FYC 271K safe to buy?

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