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GHU 353B

1997 Morris Mini Cooper S

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

10,386 mi
Last recorded10,386 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHU 353B
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 10,386 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 10,058 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 9,393 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 8,704 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 7,686 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 7,028 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 6,497 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 5,718 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 5,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 4,725 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 3,683 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 3,683 miles

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2005 3,670 miles

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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GHU 353B is a 1997 Morris Mini Cooper S in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GHU 353B, 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 29 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GHU 353B registered?

GHU 353B is a 1997 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is GHU 353B safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHU 353B shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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