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SBO 983H

1970 Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,733 mi
Last recorded94,733 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini 100045,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBO 983H
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 94,733 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 94,081 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 93,493 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,852 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 92,473 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 92,453 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 92,433 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 92,287 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 92,258 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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SBO 983H is a 1970 Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SBO 983H, 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 SBO 983H registered?

SBO 983H is a 1970 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is SBO 983H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBO 983H shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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