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PEN 980K

1971 Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,498 mi
Last recorded41,498 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini 100051,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEN 980K
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,498 miles

crack in offside headlamp not affecting beam pattern

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Jan 2009 41,485 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

crack in offside headlamp lens

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Jul 2007 40,148 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 40,148 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 38,738 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 1,045 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,045
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 434
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 314
brake recording little or no effort 312
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 244
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 227
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PEN 980K is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 51,728 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 434 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PEN 980K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PEN 980K registered?

PEN 980K is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 30 November 1971.

Is PEN 980K safe to buy?

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