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WRD 917J

1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

14,976 mi
Last recorded14,976 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2007
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT51,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRD 917J
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2007 14,976 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 13,147 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 13,147 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 834 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
brake recording little or no effort 26
parking brake recording little or no effort 23
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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WRD 917J is a 1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 51,631 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WRD 917J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WRD 917J registered?

WRD 917J is a 1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 10 March 1971.

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The MOT history for WRD 917J shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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