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GWY 5J

1971 Morris Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,014 mi
Last recorded36,014 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWY 5J
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 36,014 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play INTERNAL (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

STABILISER ARM INSECURE

front trumpets gaitors deteriated

Fail 24 May 2016 42,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play INTERNAL (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

STABILISER ARM INSECURE

front trumpets gaitors deteriated

Pass 23 May 2015 31,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 29,862 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 29,850 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 29,482 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 28,900 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 7 May 2010 72,003 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2009 72,003 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perishing

outer sills and floor areas starting to corrode

Pass 15 May 2008 72,003 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front floor areas starting to corrode

outer sills starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 May 2007 72,003 miles

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

front floor areas starting to corrode

slight mark on windsreen

Pass 20 Apr 2006 72,000 miles

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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GWY 5J is a 1971 Morris Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GWY 5J, 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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GWY 5J is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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