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SYA 725R

1970 Morris Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,000 mi
Last recorded41,000 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini Cooper47,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYA 725R
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 41,000 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 41,000 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 41,000 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 41,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,999 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 40,999 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 40,999 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,999 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 40,999 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 40,999 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 40,999 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 40,999 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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SYA 725R is a 1970 Morris Mini Cooper in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Morris Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 47,502 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 Cooper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SYA 725R, 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 56 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SYA 725R registered?

SYA 725R is a 1970 Morris Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 June 1970.

Is SYA 725R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYA 725R shows 12 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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