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WRV 154K

1971 Morris Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,344 mi
Last recorded43,344 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRV 154K
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 43,344 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 42,746 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 42,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 39,361 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,350 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,055 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 39,055 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 32,691 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,660 miles

handbrake cable yolk fouling silencer. clamps missing at front of exhaust

Fail 8 Apr 2009 31,660 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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WRV 154K is a 1971 Morris Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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 WRV 154K, 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 WRV 154K registered?

WRV 154K is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 20 September 1971.

Is WRV 154K safe to buy?

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