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HHR 262K

1971 Morris Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,223 mi
Last recorded42,223 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S44,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHR 262K
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 42,223 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 42,210 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 42,159 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,082 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,046 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 42,008 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery cable close to exhaust system

centre exhaust clamp loose

Fail 14 Aug 2012 42,007 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery cable close to exhaust system

centre exhaust clamp loose

Pass 22 Jul 2011 64 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 64 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

park brake mech catching on brake pipe

Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,999 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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HHR 262K is a 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 44,888 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 Cooper S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HHR 262K, 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 55 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HHR 262K registered?

HHR 262K is a 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 6 August 1971.

Is HHR 262K safe to buy?

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