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TUT 88J

1971 Morris Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,150 mi
Last recorded66,150 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUT 88J
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 66,150 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 65,766 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 64,156 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 64,148 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 63,790 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 63,696 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,620 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,592 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,517 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 63,433 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 63,225 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,054 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 63,054 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 62,937 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 62,841 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 62,841 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 62,734 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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TUT 88J is a 1971 Morris Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TUT 88J, 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 55 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TUT 88J?

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What year was TUT 88J registered?

TUT 88J is a 1971 Morris Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 June 1971.

Is TUT 88J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUT 88J shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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