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BHN 523B

1964 Morris Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1071cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,461 mi
Last recorded35,461 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1964 Morris Mini Cooper S41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHN 523B
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,071cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,461 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

both rear service brakes very poor

both wiper blades in poor condition

corrosion in offside rear inner arch panel near subframe mounting

nearside hand brake cable in poor condition

offside front brake pads in poor condition

rear shock absorber bushes poor condition

slight binding offside ront brake

slight free play in nearside front upper suspension swivel ball joint

Fail 22 Jun 2010 35,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

both rear service brakes very poor

both wiper blades in poor condition

corrosion in offside rear inner arch panel near subframe mounting

evidence of movement at nearside front tie bar rod at nearside lower arm (recommend attention)

nearside hand brake cable in poor condition

offside front brake pads in poor condition

rear shock absorber bushes poor condition

slight free play in nearside front upper suspension swivel ball joint

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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BHN 523B is a 1964 Morris Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,071cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1964 Morris Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 41,121 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 BHN 523B, 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 62 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 BHN 523B registered?

BHN 523B is a 1964 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 June 1964.

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The MOT history for BHN 523B shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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