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AFS 858K

1972 Morris Mini

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,121 mi
Last recorded68,121 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFS 858K
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 68,121 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 67,154 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 6,432 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 85,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 83,659 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 83,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 82,882 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 81,886 miles

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

steering alignment is out

Fail 22 Feb 2007 81,881 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 81,860 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear fog light switch fitted, no rear fog

Pass 20 Feb 2006 80,286 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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AFS 858K is a 1972 Morris Mini in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 46,752 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 AFS 858K, 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 54 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AFS 858K is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 3 July 1972.

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