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HVT 106J

1971 Morris Mini 1000

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

17,459 mi
Last recorded17,459 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini 100051,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVT 106J
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 17,459 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 17,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front inner cv boot insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2010 14,615 miles

both front tension arm bushes deteriorated but does not result in excess movement

incorrect oil filler cap

n/s/f knuckle joint boot departed (below rubber 'v' suspension cone)

o/s/f inner cv boot strap loose

oil leak from engine

rear silencer fouls rear valance

selector shaft seal split

slight movement top to bottom of steering wheel

Fail 25 Jan 2010 14,615 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tension arm bushes deteriorated but does not result in excess movement

incorrect oil filler cap

n/s/f knuckle joint boot departed (below rubber 'v' suspension cone)

o/s/f inner cv boot strap loose

oil leak from engine

rear silencer fouls rear valance

selector shaft seal split

slight movement top to bottom of steering wheel

Pass 26 Jan 2009 12,574 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 10,266 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 10,263 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 9,799 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 9,795 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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HVT 106J is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HVT 106J, 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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What year was HVT 106J registered?

HVT 106J is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 10 June 1971.

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