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BAO 261J

1971 Morris Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,340 mi
Last recorded69,340 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAO 261J
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 69,340 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 69,329 miles

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2012 69,127 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 69,127 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 68,948 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 68,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Cooper?

Based on 3,420 MOT tests across 450 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
247
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
450
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
brake recording little or no effort 114
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 74
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64
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BAO 261J is a 1971 Morris Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Morris Mini Cooper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAO 261J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAO 261J registered?

BAO 261J is a 1971 Morris Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 May 1971.

Is BAO 261J safe to buy?

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