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OAK 449H

1970 Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

3,097 mi
Last recorded3,097 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini 100045,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAK 449H
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 3,097 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 2,952 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 2,909 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 2,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 2,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 2,455 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

main beam warning not working

Fail 18 May 2015 2,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

main beam warning not working

Pass 9 Jun 2014 2,106 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 2,098 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting bolts loose

Pass 31 May 2013 1,790 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 1,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 1,463 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 1,346 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 291 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 281 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 56,765 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 56,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 55,575 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 55,449 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 May 2009 55,449 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 52,803 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 52,803 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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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OAK 449H is a 1970 Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OAK 449H, 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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OAK 449H is a 1970 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 6 February 1970.

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