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BOF 785K

1972 Morris Mini

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,708 mi
Last recorded7,708 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOF 785K
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 7,708 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 6,259 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 4,765 miles

Front grooved discs noisy when wheels rotated.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S and N/S rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Steering rack noisey in operation but no free play.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 4,544 miles

Exhaust downpipe heat wrap starting to deteriorate.

Front brake discs and pads seem very noisey when rotated.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 4,519 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust downpipe heat wrap starting to deteriorate.

Front brake discs and pads seem very noisey when rotated.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 2,287 miles

O/S and N/S inner CV boots weeping grease.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,027 miles

O/S front drivers door hinge mounting seems very weak.

Park brake quadrants on rear trailing arms will foul subrame at full droop if jacked with parkbrake on.

Fail 16 Mar 2006 73,469 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

no permanantely etched VIN number or plate

offside outer sill repairs covered in filler

How Reliable is the Morris Mini?

Based on 11,174 MOT tests across 1,713 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 480
brake recording little or no effort 405
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 363
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 299
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 290
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BOF 785K is a 1972 Morris Mini in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 46,752 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BOF 785K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 54 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BOF 785K registered?

BOF 785K is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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