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VTE 741H

1970 Morris Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,945 mi
Last recorded54,945 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini Cooper47,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTE 741H
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 May 2017 54,945 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

fuel filler cap seal in very poor condition. offside outer sill poorly repaired.

Pass 19 Mar 2016 54,584 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 54,584 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 54,060 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,812 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 53,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front hydrolastic suspension displacer unit rubber dust cover deteriorated.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front hydrolastic suspension displacer unit slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 53,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front hydrolastic suspension displacer unit rubber dust cover deteriorated.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front hydrolastic suspension displacer unit slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 53,412 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 53,412 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 52,674 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 52,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 51,819 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 50,684 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 50,684 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 49,637 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 48,762 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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VTE 741H is a 1970 Morris Mini Cooper in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VTE 741H, 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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VTE 741H is a 1970 Morris Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 February 1970.

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