MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,309 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S/F and N/S/F top and bottom ball joints have minor movement
O/S/Rboot floor has had wellding done but not the best of jobs
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear subframe has minor surface corrsion
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Morris Mini?
Based on 11,174 MOT tests across 1,713 vehicles.
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TJV 852J is a 1971 Morris Mini in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 TJV 852J, 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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What year was TJV 852J registered?
TJV 852J is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is TJV 852J safe to buy?
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