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YYO 947H

1970 Morris Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,768 mi
Last recorded50,768 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini Cooper47,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYO 947H
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 50,768 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 50,157 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,930 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,665 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,873 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,347 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,600 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 46,603 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 46,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,453 miles

slight wear in steering rack at nearside front

Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,610 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 42,908 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 42,908 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 May 2006 41,395 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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YYO 947H is a 1970 Morris Mini Cooper in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYO 947H, 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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YYO 947H is a 1970 Morris Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 April 1970.

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