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WLJ 353J

1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,100 mi
Last recorded85,100 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT51,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLJ 353J
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 85,100 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub frame mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 85,099 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub frame mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 85,100 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 85,100 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 85,100 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 85,099 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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 1 Aug 2006 96,104 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 834 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
brake recording little or no effort 26
parking brake recording little or no effort 23
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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WLJ 353J is a 1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 51,631 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WLJ 353J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WLJ 353J registered?

WLJ 353J is a 1971 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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