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MWV 238J

1971 Morris Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

67,284 mi
Last recorded67,284 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWV 238J
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 67,284 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 67,213 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 67,211 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 67,079 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill and floor slight pitting and corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2018 67,079 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside outer sill and floor slight pitting and corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2013 66,990 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 66,990 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 66,924 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 66,924 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 66,711 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 66,711 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 65,979 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 65,979 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jun 2009 65,509 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 65,509 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/f wheel arch rusted through

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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MWV 238J is a 1971 Morris Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MWV 238J, 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.

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What year was MWV 238J registered?

MWV 238J is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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