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TPY 655H

1970 Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,695 mi
Last recorded61,695 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini 100045,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPY 655H
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 61,695 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 61,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 61,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 61,371 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 61,371 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 61,051 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2006 61,051 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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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TPY 655H is a 1970 Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1970 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 45,578 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 TPY 655H, 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 56 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 TPY 655H registered?

TPY 655H is a 1970 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 2 June 1970.

Is TPY 655H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPY 655H shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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