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BDL 483L

1973 Morris Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,714 mi
Last recorded48,714 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini Clubman47,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDL 483L
MakeMorris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 48,714 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 48,691 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 46,187 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2005 45,485 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Clubman?

Based on 2,535 MOT tests across 369 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
462
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
369
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 183
brake recording little or no effort 148
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 92
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BDL 483L is a 1973 Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 47,330 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morris Mini Clubman fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDL 483L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BDL 483L registered?

BDL 483L is a 1973 Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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