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HPF 452K

1971 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,689 mi
Last recorded52,689 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPF 452K
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 79,352 miles

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

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

battery cable hanging down

exhaust wrapping at front hanging down

Fail 29 Apr 2010 79,347 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

battery cable hanging down

exhaust wrapping at front hanging down

Fail 29 Jan 2010 79,347 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

fuel pipe mounting brackets loose

Pass 3 Oct 2008 2,689 miles

slight play in both front top ball joints

slight play in both rear bearings

Fail 2 Oct 2008 2,689 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in both front top ball joints

slight play in both rear bearings

Pass 18 Aug 2007 75,621 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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HPF 452K is a 1971 Morris Mini in Blue with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HPF 452K, 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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What year was HPF 452K registered?

HPF 452K is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 13 October 1971.

Is HPF 452K safe to buy?

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