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WDU 183J

1971 Morris Mini Clubman

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

2,846 mi
Last recorded2,846 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini Clubman46,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDU 183J
MakeMorris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 2,846 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT YTRES 2MM . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front METAL FUEL LINE FLATTENED AND DAMAGED NEASIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN .

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SHOCKER BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively NEEDS SORTING BEFORE IT GETS WORSE . (1.2.1 (f))

SUSPENSION CHANGED FROM CONES TO COIL OVERS WITH LITTLE OR NO TRAVEL .

TYRES JUST INSIDE WHEEL ARCHES

Fail 20 Aug 2020 2,846 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn WEAR IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding OFFSIDE FRONT BINDING CANNOT CHECK HUB BEARING . (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NO WORKING NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CORRODED OFFSIDE FRONT FLOORPAN (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT YTRES 2MM . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front METAL FUEL LINE FLATTENED AND DAMAGED NEASIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN .

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SHOCKER BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively NEEDS SORTING BEFORE IT GETS WORSE . (1.2.1 (f))

SERVICE BRAKE ONLY 55%

SUSPENSION CHANGED FROM CONES TO COIL OVERS WITH LITTLE OR NO TRAVEL .

TYRES JUST INSIDE WHEEL ARCHES

Pass 10 Sep 2019 2,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 2,313 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 2,313 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2015 2,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front and rear suspension modified but not weakened

modification to front of car

number plate lamps not standard

securing pins fitted to bonnet

slight lift steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2014 1,962 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 1,962 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 1,383 miles

motorsport harness mounting points at the rear are not fixed to a secure solid mounting.

Fail 3 Jul 2013 1,382 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

motorsport harness mounting points at the rear are not fixed to a secure solid mounting.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 1,379 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Driver's seat - modified attachments to floor - recommend reinforcement plates under bolts

Driver's seat belt - rear modified fitting - recommend reinforcement plates under securing bolts

Passenger's seat - modified attachments to floor - recommend reinforcement plates under bolts

Passenger's seat belt - rear modified fitting - recommend reinforcement plates under securing bolts

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 93,382 miles

Rear seat belts unchecked due to child seats being fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2011 92,456 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 92,456 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 90,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 88,190 miles

Number Plate Lamps Slightly Dull

Fail 23 Apr 2009 88,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

single park cable thru floor is not sleeved

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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WDU 183J is a 1971 Morris Mini Clubman in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WDU 183J, 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 WDU 183J registered?

WDU 183J is a 1971 Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is WDU 183J safe to buy?

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