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MHK 800J

1971 Morris Mini Clubman

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,601 mi
Last recorded83,601 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini Clubman46,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHK 800J
MakeMorris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 83,601 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

floors and sills have been repaired but are rusting and will need repairs soon

Fail 6 Mar 2018 83,601 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed bare wires hanging down inside car (1.9.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rusted holes both sides of mounting on lower bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

floors and sills have been repaired but are rusting and will need repairs soon

Pass 4 Mar 2017 67,432 miles

Front discs corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 83,601 miles

offside front spotlight not working

offside rear tyre is wearing slightly on outer edge

oil leaks

small split in rear exhaust box

some corrosion to underbody (parts have been welded)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 83,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front spotlight not working

offside rear tyre is wearing slightly on outer edge

oil leaks

small split in rear exhaust box

some corrosion to underbody (parts have been welded)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 83,601 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre is perished

poor adjustment on park brake (could be improved)

rear exhaust tailpipe is split and has a minor leak of gases

some imbalance to front brakes in roller brake tester

underbody welded in places and heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Dec 2013 83,601 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

signs of some corrosion around top offside B" post area within prescribed area of seatbelt mount (may need attention soon)

some wiring is slightly insecure under bonnet and would benefit from being tidied up

underbody and sills have been welded in the past and heavily undersealed ,(parts may need further attention in future)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 83,601 miles

signs of some corrosion around top offside B" post area within prescribed area of seatbelt mount (may need attention soon)

some wiring is slightly insecure under bonnet and would benefit from being tidied up

underbody and sills have been welded in the past and heavily undersealed ,(parts may need further attention in future)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 83,601 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

handbrake needs adjusting

near side rear floor pan stating to rust near rear sub frame

off side front outer B piller starting to corrored

Fail 10 Feb 2011 83,601 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel cap seal perished

handbrake needs adjusting

near side rear floor pan stating to rust near rear sub frame

off side front outer B piller starting to corrored

Pass 25 Sep 2007 83,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clearance between offside front bump stop and suspension arm limited

Pass 17 Aug 2006 83,163 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Clubman?

Based on 2,535 MOT tests across 369 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
462
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
369
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 183
brake recording little or no effort 148
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 92
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MHK 800J is a 1971 Morris Mini Clubman in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 46,050 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 Clubman fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MHK 800J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MHK 800J is a 1971 Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 2 February 1971.

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