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UNT 38J

1971 Morris Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,822 mi
Last recorded32,822 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S44,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNT 38J
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 32,822 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 May 2017 32,685 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 32,568 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 32,148 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 32,133 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,094 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 31,945 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 30,827 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 30,067 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,067 miles

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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UNT 38J is a 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 44,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UNT 38J, 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 55 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 UNT 38J registered?

UNT 38J is a 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 4 January 1971.

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