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APX 472L

1972 Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,193 mi
Last recorded72,193 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 100045,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPX 472L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 72,193 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,178 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 72,177 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,175 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 72,170 miles

adviced fuel pipe kinked

Pass 14 Dec 2012 72,164 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 72,153 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 72,122 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 72,049 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 71,811 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 71,769 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 71,738 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 71,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 71,492 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 71,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 1,045 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,045
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 434
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 314
brake recording little or no effort 312
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 244
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 227
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APX 472L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 45,144 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 434 recorded failures. If you're considering buying APX 472L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was APX 472L registered?

APX 472L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is APX 472L safe to buy?

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