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TSJ 162

1962 Morris Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

41,867 mi
Last recorded41,867 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2006
Typical for 1962 Morris Mini Cooper44,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSJ 162
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2006 41,867 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

N/S/R BACK PLATE DAMP.REAR EXHAUST COTTON REEL PERISHED.N/S/F AND O/S/FLOOR AREAS CORRODED AND WEAK.

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Cooper?

Based on 3,420 MOT tests across 450 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
247
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
450
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
brake recording little or no effort 114
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 74
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64
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TSJ 162 is a 1962 Morris Mini Cooper in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1962 Morris Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 44,881 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TSJ 162, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 64 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TSJ 162 registered?

TSJ 162 is a 1962 Morris Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 June 1962.

Is TSJ 162 safe to buy?

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