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KMU 85K

1971 Morris Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,749 mi
Last recorded43,749 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S44,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMU 85K
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 43,749 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 43,716 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 43,589 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 43,117 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,976 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,078 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 42,078 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,630 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,834 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 33,974 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,378 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 30,527 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 28,692 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 27,457 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Cooper S?

Based on 3,162 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
208
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 92
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 66
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Stop lamp not working 55
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KMU 85K is a 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 44,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KMU 85K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KMU 85K registered?

KMU 85K is a 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is KMU 85K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMU 85K shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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