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MPU 166J

1971 Morris Mini Clubman

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,185 mi
Last recorded63,185 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini Clubman46,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPU 166J
MakeMorris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,185 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,865 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 62,255 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,633 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 61,626 miles

Nearside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 61,529 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 61,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 61,361 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 61,093 miles

both sides outer sills corroding

slight brake judder on front and rear brakes

Pass 9 Mar 2006 60,797 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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MPU 166J is a 1971 Morris Mini Clubman in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MPU 166J, 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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What year was MPU 166J registered?

MPU 166J is a 1971 Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is MPU 166J safe to buy?

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