MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,626 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
Steering feels slightly notchy but no apparent faults
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Steering feels slightly notchy but no apparent faults
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1000?
Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 1,045 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SUR 997J is a 1970 Morris Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SUR 997J, 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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What year was SUR 997J registered?
SUR 997J is a 1970 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 5 November 1970.
Is SUR 997J safe to buy?
The MOT history for SUR 997J shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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