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SOA 698H

1969 Morris Mini 1000

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,265 mi
Last recorded84,265 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 1969 Morris Mini 100047,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOA 698H
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1969
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 84,265 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Nov 2010 84,265 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 84,265 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 84,265 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 84,265 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 84,265 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 84,265 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 84,265 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2006 84,265 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 84,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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SOA 698H is a 1969 Morris Mini 1000 in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1969 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 47,946 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 SOA 698H, 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 57 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SOA 698H registered?

SOA 698H is a 1969 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1969.

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