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VOD 175J

1970 Morris Mini 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

10,832 mi
Last recorded10,832 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini 100045,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOD 175J
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 10,832 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 108,301 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 10,829 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 10,671 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 10,504 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 10,439 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 10,230 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 10,001 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 9,738 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 9,440 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 9,298 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

main beam warning lamp not working correctly

Fail 12 Jun 2015 9,287 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

main beam warning lamp not working correctly

Pass 11 Jun 2014 8,914 miles

both rear tyres beginning to perish

offside front tyre beginning to perish

Pass 15 Jun 2013 7,715 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,147 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 69,091 miles

nsf brake drum binding slightly

Fail 8 Aug 2011 69,091 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nsf brake drum binding slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2010 6,382 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 63,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 57,553 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 4,953 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 4,298 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 4,294 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 3,882 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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VOD 175J is a 1970 Morris Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VOD 175J, 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 VOD 175J registered?

VOD 175J is a 1970 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 24 August 1970.

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