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TJV 852J

1971 Morris Mini

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,309 mi
Last recorded75,309 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJV 852J
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 May 2012 75,309 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,850 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2009 62,850 miles

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.

77.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 480
brake recording little or no effort 405
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 363
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 299
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 290
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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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