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SFJ 481J

1970 Morris Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,861 mi
Last recorded28,861 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S31,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFJ 481J
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 28,861 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 28,434 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 28,226 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 27,430 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 25,536 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 25,535 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 24,609 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 24,004 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 23,300 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 22,889 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 21,897 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 20,755 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Cooper S?

Based on 3,162 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
208
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 92
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 66
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Stop lamp not working 55
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SFJ 481J is a 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 31,401 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFJ 481J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SFJ 481J registered?

SFJ 481J is a 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is SFJ 481J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFJ 481J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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