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ASN 845K

1972 Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,571 mi
Last recorded8,571 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 100045,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASN 845K
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 8,571 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 8,570 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2025 8,245 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower + upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 7,593 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 6,923 miles

Front petrol leak at carb ? [float]

Pass 27 Jun 2019 5,315 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 4,788 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 4,252 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 3,545 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 2,294 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 2,163 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 2,128 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 21,205 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 2,104 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 1,963 miles

Alternator belt loose

Slight lift in Offside front upper ball joint

Pass 22 Apr 2010 1,726 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 1,146 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 342 miles

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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ASN 845K is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ASN 845K, 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 ASN 845K registered?

ASN 845K is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 7 January 1972.

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