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UMB 580J

1970 Morris Mini 1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,374 mi
Last recorded38,374 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini 100045,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMB 580J
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 38,374 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

front brake discs pitted

pre-owned inner driveshaft boots clearly used

underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal

Fail 16 Dec 2013 38,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

front brake discs pitted

underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal

Pass 9 Jun 2012 35,615 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 24 Jun 2011 84,599 miles

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

no side mirrors available, interior mirror only

o/s front brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 15 Jun 2011 84,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

no side mirrors available, interior mirror only

o/s front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 10 Jun 2010 33,598 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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UMB 580J is a 1970 Morris Mini 1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UMB 580J, 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 UMB 580J registered?

UMB 580J is a 1970 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 5 November 1970.

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