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RBP 222K

1971 Morris Mini

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,565 mi
Last recorded78,565 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBP 222K
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 78,565 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 78,160 miles

Offside Front wiper showing signs of perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 77,443 miles

Offside Front wiper starting to show signs of perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,698 miles

Oil leak ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 75,364 miles

Oil leak ()

wheel / tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 12 Aug 2016 75,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

wheel / tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 14 Aug 2015 74,034 miles

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

tread low on n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2014 73,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 14 Aug 2013 72,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 12 Aug 2013 72,777 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 14 Aug 2012 72,173 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 17 Aug 2011 70,931 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 70,931 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 69,768 miles

poor pattern n/s headlight

Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 68,416 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 68,416 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 67,131 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

indicators flash slower than the acceptable rate on idle but rate increases when engine is revved

Fail 15 Aug 2008 67,095 miles

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

engine and gearbox oil leaks

indicators flash slower than the acceptable rate on idle but rate increases when engine is revved

Pass 17 Aug 2007 65,492 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

very slight ovality of both front brake drums

Pass 11 Aug 2006 63,714 miles

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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RBP 222K is a 1971 Morris Mini in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RBP 222K, 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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RBP 222K is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 7 September 1971.

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