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TET 470J

1971 Morris Mini Clubman

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,701 mi
Last recorded64,701 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini Clubman46,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTET 470J
MakeMorris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 64,701 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 64,689 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 64,371 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 64,076 miles

nearside steering rack play

Pass 14 Aug 2008 62,997 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tickover a bit high

vehicle has been undersealed underneath

Fail 14 Aug 2008 62,997 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 62,320 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 59,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front indicators not original equipment

front suspension close to bump stops

scratches on windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2006 59,793 miles

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

front indicators not original equipment

front suspension close to bump stops

scratches on windscreen

Fail 14 Jul 2006 59,496 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

not much clearance between front bump stops

wiper arm pivots worn

Pass 14 Jan 2006 57,416 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 57,416 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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TET 470J is a 1971 Morris Mini Clubman in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 46,050 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 TET 470J, 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 55 years old, this Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TET 470J is a 1971 Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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