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VPP 581J

1971 Morris Mini Clubman

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,851 mi
Last recorded8,851 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini Clubman46,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPP 581J
MakeMorris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2017 8,851 miles

Front O/S AND N/S WIPERS ARE IN A SEVERELY DETERIORATED CONDITION!

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside OUTER SILL SECTION CORRODED, FURTHER ATTENTION IS STRONGLY ADVISED!

Rear O/S AND N/S WHEEL BEARINGS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Pass 9 May 2016 8,785 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 8,619 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Clubman?

Based on 2,535 MOT tests across 369 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
462
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
369
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 183
brake recording little or no effort 148
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 92
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VPP 581J is a 1971 Morris Mini Clubman in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 46,050 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini Clubman fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VPP 581J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VPP 581J registered?

VPP 581J is a 1971 Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is VPP 581J safe to buy?

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