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MJB 770L

1971 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,923 mi
Last recorded60,923 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJB 770L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 60,923 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2009 60,923 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2008 60,511 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 60,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all underside of veh surface corosion

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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MJB 770L is a 1971 Morris Mini in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJB 770L, 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 MJB 770L registered?

MJB 770L is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is MJB 770L safe to buy?

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