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HVB 781K

1971 Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,104 mi
Last recorded52,104 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini 100051,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVB 781K
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 52,104 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 48,988 miles

Front cross member corroding.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at swinging shackle and front shackle (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 46,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 46,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,895 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 43,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Off side front under sill corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 37,732 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 37,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,068 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 27,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Near side rear brake back plate has evidence of oil leak - 1/2 shaft oil seal.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 26,637 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 22,872 miles

Wear evident N/S lower trunnion.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 18,527 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 1,045 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,045
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 434
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 314
brake recording little or no effort 312
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 244
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 227
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HVB 781K is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1971 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 51,728 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 434 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HVB 781K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HVB 781K is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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