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YYU 292H

1970 Morris Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,200 mi
Last recorded72,200 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S31,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYU 292H
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 72,200 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 72,173 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 72,173 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 72,173 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,139 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 72,053 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 72,053 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,724 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 71,036 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 70,763 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 70,550 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 70,278 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 70,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 10 May 2006 70,170 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Cooper S?

Based on 3,162 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
208
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 92
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 66
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Stop lamp not working 55
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YYU 292H is a 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 31,401 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 Cooper S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YYU 292H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YYU 292H registered?

YYU 292H is a 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 11 September 1970.

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