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MJT 876H

1970 Morris Mini 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

39,929 mi
Last recorded39,929 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini 100045,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJT 876H
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 39,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 39,633 miles

Offside Front door bottom edge taped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door bottom edge taped

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 39,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door bottom edge taped

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door bottom edge taped

Pass 21 Nov 2023 39,314 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 39,314 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 39,040 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven.

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 39,032 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 38,682 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 8 Nov 2021 38,655 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 38,628 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 38,576 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake application slightly uneven.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 38,069 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 38,069 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 37,622 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 36,954 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 36,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 36,599 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Dec 2016 36,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 35,989 miles

adv minor oil leaks(engine)

adv n/s and o/s outer sills slight corrosion

n/s and o/s floor pans slight corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2014 35,250 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 35,242 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 34,684 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 34,329 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 33,814 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 33,431 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,962 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2009 32,962 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 32,852 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,679 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,802 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 31,790 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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MJT 876H is a 1970 Morris Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJT 876H, 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.

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MJT 876H is a 1970 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 6 March 1970.

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