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TSC 233J

1970 Morris Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,603 mi
Last recorded18,603 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S31,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSC 233J
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 18,603 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 18,598 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 18,598 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 18,586 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 18,565 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 18,560 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Cooper S?

Based on 3,162 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
208
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 92
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 66
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Stop lamp not working 55
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TSC 233J is a 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 31,401 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 Cooper S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TSC 233J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TSC 233J registered?

TSC 233J is a 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is TSC 233J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSC 233J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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