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FLB 589J

1970 Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,574 mi
Last recorded74,574 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini 100045,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLB 589J
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 74,574 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,103 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 73,305 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 73,228 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,741 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,604 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 72,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,485 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,092 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 72,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 1,045 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,045
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 434
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 314
brake recording little or no effort 312
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 244
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 227
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FLB 589J is a 1970 Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 45,578 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 434 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FLB 589J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FLB 589J registered?

FLB 589J is a 1970 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 10 August 1970.

Is FLB 589J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLB 589J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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