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BGE 885K

1972 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,182 mi
Last recorded68,182 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Morris Minor59,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGE 885K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 68,182 miles

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

Some previous welding repairs

Pass 16 May 2017 67,390 miles

previous welding repairs throughout under side of vehicle

Fail 12 May 2017 67,386 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

previous welding repairs throughout under side of vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,334 miles

general previous welding repairs to floors

Fail 29 Mar 2016 66,330 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

general previous welding repairs to floors

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,660 miles

some previos welding repairs

Pass 1 Apr 2014 65,151 miles

Some play in nearside front upper trunion

Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,032 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 63,142 miles

general underbody previous welding repairs

Pass 29 Dec 2010 62,735 miles

general underbody previous welding repairs

Fail 17 Dec 2010 62,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

general underbody previous welding repairs

Pass 14 Dec 2009 61,921 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

pevious welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Dec 2009 61,921 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

pevious welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2008 60,703 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
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BGE 885K is a 1972 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 59,364 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 Minor fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGE 885K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 54 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGE 885K registered?

BGE 885K is a 1972 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is BGE 885K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGE 885K shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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