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RRA 409K

1970 Morris Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

818 mi
Last recorded818 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini Clubman44,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRA 409K
MakeMorris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 818 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 35,533 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 86,794 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/rear and n/s/rear valance corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2012 86,794 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/rear and n/s/rear valance corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2011 86,714 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 86,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

movement in sterering column bushes just acceptable

nearside front tie bar bushes cracking

rear main brake pipe poorly positioned

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 25 Jun 2010 86,752 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Slight play in offside rear radius arm

Pass 17 Jul 2009 86,335 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 86,319 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f drive shaft hitting subframe suspension too high

Pass 8 Jul 2008 86,255 miles

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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RRA 409K is a 1970 Morris Mini Clubman in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1970 Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 44,656 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 Clubman fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RRA 409K, 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 56 years old, this Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RRA 409K is a 1970 Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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