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VVN 395J

1971 Morris Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,181 mi
Last recorded71,181 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVN 395J
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 71,181 miles

slight noise on n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 13 Aug 2012 71,181 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

slight noise on n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2011 70,463 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 69,716 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 68,624 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 67,369 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 66,430 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 65,376 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 65,376 miles

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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VVN 395J is a 1971 Morris Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VVN 395J, 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 VVN 395J registered?

VVN 395J is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 14 May 1971.

Is VVN 395J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVN 395J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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