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UKR 226H

1970 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,842 mi
Last recorded60,842 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini40,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKR 226H
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 60,842 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 35,839 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 35,820 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 35,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower engine stabilizer loose

Fail 6 Jun 2018 35,814 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 35,773 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 35,766 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2016 58,722 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wipers not always self park

Fail 6 May 2016 58,722 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

wipers not always self park

Pass 27 May 2015 58,554 miles

wipers do not self park every time

Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,405 miles

Coolant leak inside the car

Front brake discs corroded

Front wipers don't park correct every time

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

Fail 22 May 2014 58,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak inside the car

Front brake discs corroded

Front wipers don't park correct every time

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

Rear fog lamp and indicator side repeators not working and don't have to due to age of the car.

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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UKR 226H is a 1970 Morris Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1970 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 40,000 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UKR 226H, 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 56 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UKR 226H registered?

UKR 226H is a 1970 Morris Mini, first registered on 12 May 1970.

Is UKR 226H safe to buy?

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