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WDF 681J

1971 Morris Mini 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,839 mi
Last recorded74,839 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini 100051,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDF 681J
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 74,839 miles

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

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

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

nearside front sill starting to corroed

offside and nearside front track control arm rubbers deterating

Fail 23 Jan 2014 74,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front sill starting to corroed

offside and nearside front track control arm rubbers deterating

Pass 20 Apr 2013 74,831 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 74,831 miles

front wiper blade split but clears screen

os floor pan slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2009 74,831 miles

Front tie bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2008 74,414 miles

Emissions test not carried out as visual check only (no excessive smoke emitted)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 73,051 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 72,746 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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WDF 681J is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 51,728 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 WDF 681J, 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 55 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WDF 681J registered?

WDF 681J is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 12 January 1971.

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