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178 LAB

1982 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,280 mi
Last recorded2,280 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

Registration178 LAB
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 2,280 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 2,214 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 1,886 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2015 1,886 miles

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2014 1,873 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 1,872 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 1,859 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 1,852 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 1,850 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 1,622 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini?

Based on 11,174 MOT tests across 1,713 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 480
brake recording little or no effort 405
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 363
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 299
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 290
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178 LAB is a 1982 Morris Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Morris Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 178 LAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 44 years old, this Morris Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 178 LAB registered?

178 LAB is a 1982 Morris Mini, first registered on 22 May 1982.

Is 178 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 178 LAB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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