1971 Morris MINI 1000 1.8L Petrol · UFC 290K
1971 Morris MINI 1000 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 1971. Recorded mileage 488 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MORRIS MINI 1000
- Year / Origin
- 1971
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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UFC 290K Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
UFC 290K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Morris Mini 1000 (UFC 290K) between July 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)”.
UFC 290K Mileage History
- 08/07/200668,122 mi
- 25/11/200884,353 mi+16,231 mi
- 16/01/20121 mi-84,352 mi
- 19/01/20125 mi+4 mi
- 06/03/20131,452 mi+1,447 mi
- 13/03/2014295 mi-1,157 mi
- 13/03/2014295 mi
- 05/03/2015355 mi+60 mi
- 23/01/20174,600 mi+4,245 mi
- 23/01/20174,600 mi
- 18/07/20241,217 mi-3,383 mi
- 17/07/20253,230 mi+2,013 mi
- 17/07/20253,230 mi
- 20/08/2026488 mi-2,742 mi
Average of roughly -3,362 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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