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OJL 68H

1970 Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,669 mi
Last recorded41,669 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini 100045,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJL 68H
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,669 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 40,553 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 40,540 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded handbrake lever mount/ cable mount (3.1.9)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat belt mounts both sides (5.2.6)

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor mounts both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mount (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven 78% on run up (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 40,382 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,382 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 39,570 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 39,562 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 38,547 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,280 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,091 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,388 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight lift in n/s end of rack

Pass 15 Apr 2008 32,741 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 32,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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)

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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OJL 68H is a 1970 Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OJL 68H, 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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OJL 68H is a 1970 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 12 June 1970.

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