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FYN 985J

1971 Morris Mini

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

8,651 mi
Last recorded8,651 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYN 985J
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 8,651 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 8,493 miles

offside front wheel bearing getting noisy

offside rear brake performance just met standards recommend service

Pass 19 Oct 2015 8,363 miles

offside front wheel bearing getting noisy

offside rear brake performance has just met pass standard recommend service or repair

Pass 5 Nov 2014 8,256 miles

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 6 Dec 2013 8,200 miles

play in offside front track rod end (recommend attention)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 7,959 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 7,563 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 7,500 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 6,902 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisy

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2008 6,716 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2007 6,344 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 5 Sep 2006 5,740 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in rack

Pass 5 Sep 2006 5,740 miles

slight play in rack

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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FYN 985J is a 1971 Morris Mini in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FYN 985J, 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

How do I check the history of FYN 985J?

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What year was FYN 985J registered?

FYN 985J is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 8 January 1971.

Is FYN 985J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYN 985J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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