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AAY 572K

1971 Morris Mini

Cream Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,121 mi
Last recorded51,121 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAY 572K
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 51,121 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 51,108 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 50,704 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 50,573 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 50,546 miles
Pass 25 May 2014 50,445 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 50,347 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 50,175 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,965 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 49,816 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2009 49,685 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 49,321 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 49,321 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 49,081 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 49,081 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 48,594 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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AAY 572K is a 1971 Morris Mini in Cream with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 49,537 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AAY 572K, 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 55 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AAY 572K?

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What year was AAY 572K registered?

AAY 572K is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 6 August 1971.

Is AAY 572K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAY 572K shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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