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XJN 808J

1971 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

58,513 mi
Last recorded58,513 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJN 808J
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 58,513 miles

front tyres cracking on sidewalls

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2018 58,209 miles

Coolant leak ()

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2017 58,016 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 25 Sep 2017 57,996 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 1 Nov 2016 57,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 12 Nov 2015 57,597 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 57,319 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2014 57,282 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 56,846 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 56,846 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 56,328 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 56,299 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,026 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2011 56,026 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2010 55,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 55,420 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 55,407 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 55,193 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 55,193 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 55,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 55,184 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 55,100 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 53,854 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 53,854 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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XJN 808J is a 1971 Morris Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 XJN 808J, 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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XJN 808J is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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