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VKP 993J

1970 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,365 mi
Last recorded59,365 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini40,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKP 993J
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2016 59,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working both sidelights (1.1.A.3b)

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 58,319 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 58,319 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 52,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 52,579 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

loose wires nr clutch pedel

Pass 2 Jul 2012 41,970 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 41,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,461 miles

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

front subframe mountings slightly loose but secure

Fail 13 Jul 2011 41,461 miles

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

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

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

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

front subframe mountings slightly loose but secure

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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VKP 993J is a 1970 Morris Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VKP 993J, 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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VKP 993J is a 1970 Morris Mini, first registered on 13 August 1970.

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