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XHJ 291J

1971 Morris Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,403 mi
Last recorded1,403 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHJ 291J
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 1,403 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall damaged

headlamp beams poor

Pass 8 Jun 2016 233 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2016 233 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2015 3 miles

O/s/r tyre damage to both sidewalls but not exposing cord

Fail 1 Jul 2015

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/r tyre damage to both sidewalls but not exposing cord

Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear radius arm partially seized

Fail 19 Feb 2010 58,753 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front floor corroded (hole) not within prescribed area

offside rear radius arm partially seized

fuel pipes insecure

strong smell of fuel inside cabin + boot

Pass 25 Jul 2007 97,955 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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XHJ 291J is a 1971 Morris Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XHJ 291J, 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.

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XHJ 291J is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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