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XTU 521J

1971 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,389 mi
Last recorded49,389 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTU 521J
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 49,389 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 49,389 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 49,378 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 49,274 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 49,274 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,255 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 49,236 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,209 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,189 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,099 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 48,915 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 48,915 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 48,765 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 48,765 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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XTU 521J is a 1971 Morris Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XTU 521J, 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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What year was XTU 521J registered?

XTU 521J is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is XTU 521J safe to buy?

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