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VPP 715J

1971 Morris Mini

Purple Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,002 mi
Last recorded75,002 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPP 715J
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,002 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f + o/s/f inner steering rack arms has slight play

rear wheel bearings has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2011 74,621 miles

slight play offside rack end

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 74,570 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 74,487 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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VPP 715J is a 1971 Morris Mini in Purple with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 49,537 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPP 715J, 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 55 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VPP 715J registered?

VPP 715J is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 17 February 1971.

Is VPP 715J safe to buy?

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