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MRD 844J

1970 Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,109 mi
Last recorded67,109 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini 100045,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRD 844J
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 67,109 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 66,918 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2015 66,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 66,215 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 66,167 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

interior mirror delaminating

Fail 25 May 2011 69,525 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 May 2011 69,525 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,416 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 65,416 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 64,174 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 64,169 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2007 62,208 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 60,525 miles

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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MRD 844J is a 1970 Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MRD 844J, 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 MRD 844J registered?

MRD 844J is a 1970 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 4 August 1970.

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