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YDN 282J

1971 Morris Mini 1000

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,035 mi
Last recorded4,035 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini 100051,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDN 282J
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 4,035 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 3,135 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 2,657 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 1,601 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 1,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.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 15 Mar 2014 98,789 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 12,965 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 12,965 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Cooling fan insecure

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

Nearside sill holed ( but not to any prescribed area)

Several wheel nuts fitted incorrectly

Pass 19 Nov 2009 8,144 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 8,144 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YDN 282J is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000 in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 YDN 282J, 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.

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What year was YDN 282J registered?

YDN 282J is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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