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GFM 169H

1970 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,835 mi
Last recorded29,835 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFM 169H
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 29,835 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 May 2014 29,835 miles

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2013 29,714 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 29,714 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 29,437 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 28,985 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 28,943 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,733 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 28,733 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering rack boots are perished

Pass 27 Dec 2007 28,270 miles

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

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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GFM 169H is a 1970 Morris Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 40,000 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 GFM 169H, 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 56 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GFM 169H registered?

GFM 169H is a 1970 Morris Mini, first registered on 19 May 1970.

Is GFM 169H safe to buy?

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