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SUR 997J

1970 Morris Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,626 mi
Last recorded54,626 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini 100045,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUR 997J
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,626 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 54,354 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering feels slightly notchy but no apparent faults

Fail 13 Apr 2017 54,354 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 54,351 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 54,257 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 54,158 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 53,097 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 49,591 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 49,591 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,511 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 48,511 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,546 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 47,543 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 46,327 miles

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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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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