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JRO 167K

1971 Morris Mini

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,343 mi
Last recorded42,343 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRO 167K
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 42,343 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 42,185 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 42,075 miles

Oil leak

engine misfire

Pass 2 Jul 2012 41,828 miles

front inner arches showing signs of tyre contact

Fail 2 Jul 2012 41,822 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

front inner arches showing signs of tyre contact

Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,438 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front seats not bolted down

tail pipe sticking out

Pass 8 Jul 2009 40,967 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 40,675 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,824 miles

battery insecure

indicator flashing rate slightly slow

n/s/f flexible brake hose slightly short

non standard side skirts fitted

slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 5 Jul 2007 34,272 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 34,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s inner c.v boot leaking

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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JRO 167K is a 1971 Morris Mini in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JRO 167K, 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

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What year was JRO 167K registered?

JRO 167K is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is JRO 167K safe to buy?

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