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SJA 79H

1973 Morris Mini Cooper

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

3,851 mi
Last recorded3,851 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJA 79H
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper
Year1973
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 3,851 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp doesn't hold exhaust tight (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated centre boot split & splines worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 3,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose Bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp not holding centre pipe tight (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension arm ball joint mount for suspension unit boot insecure

Offside Front drive shaft center spline boot split and play in splines

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 3,474 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated spline boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in both drive shaft universal joints

Fail 30 Jun 2021 3,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front shaft spine boot split

slight play in both drive shaft universal jionts

Pass 7 May 2019 3,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front knuckle joint boot insecure

Offside Front suspension pipe looks damp may have a slight leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear quadrant sticking

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 2,092 miles

Offside Front displacer slightly damp

Offside hand brake quadrant slicking

both fuel cap seals perrished

Pass 23 Jan 2015 1,916 miles

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

off side rear hand brake quadrant sticking

Pass 9 Sep 2013 1,678 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 1,398 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 1,332 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 1,124 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 1,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 665 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 665 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 564 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 407 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Cooper?

Based on 3,420 MOT tests across 450 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
247
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
450
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
brake recording little or no effort 114
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 74
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64
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SJA 79H is a 1973 Morris Mini Cooper in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

The most common reason a Morris Mini Cooper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJA 79H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 53 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJA 79H is a 1973 Morris Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 February 1973.

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