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HLU 758K

1971 Morris Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,639 mi
Last recorded15,639 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S44,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLU 758K
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 15,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 15,629 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 15,527 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 14,189 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 13,715 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 13,528 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 12,444 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 12,406 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 12,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 12,254 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 12,140 miles

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

brake pedal slighty seized

Pass 28 May 2009 12,108 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 11,944 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 11,759 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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HLU 758K is a 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLU 758K, 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 HLU 758K registered?

HLU 758K is a 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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