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BKV 472K

1972 Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,231 mi
Last recorded61,231 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 100045,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKV 472K
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 61,231 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 59,892 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 59,394 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 57,317 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 56,293 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 56,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 56,075 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 56,075 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 53,626 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 61,842 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 49,224 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 47,629 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 46,913 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 46,893 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 46,893 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2012 46,893 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 44,704 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 44,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 43,707 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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BKV 472K is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BKV 472K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BKV 472K registered?

BKV 472K is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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