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HMU 681K

1971 Morris Mini

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,388 mi
Last recorded48,388 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMU 681K
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2007 48,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 47,982 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 47,960 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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HMU 681K is a 1971 Morris Mini in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HMU 681K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HMU 681K?

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What year was HMU 681K registered?

HMU 681K is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 6 September 1971.

Is HMU 681K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMU 681K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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