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1972 Morris Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,129 mi
Last recorded10,129 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAD 586K
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 10,129 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension boot burst

Offside Front Bonded suspension boot burst

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber mounting area corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 10,016 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Slight play in top steering column bush.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 9,706 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 7,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 5,170 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 2,856 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 2,856 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f suspension cup rubber split

play in o/s rack inner joint

Pass 26 Jul 2012 2,227 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 24 Jul 2012 2,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 1 Jun 2010 2,202 miles

car corroded o/s/r whheel arc by shock mount

car corroding in variuos places

hand brake poor

oil leaks

rear floor corroding

slight play in front wheels

slight play in stearing

Pass 27 Jun 2009 1,927 miles

car corroding in verious places

oil leak

sills corroding

slight play in all wheels

Fail 27 Jun 2009 1,927 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

car corroding in verious places

oil leak

sills corroding

slight play in all wheels

Pass 1 Jul 2008 1,179 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 1,174 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

exhaust touching battery cable

Pass 3 Mar 2007 854 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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CAD 586K is a 1972 Morris Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CAD 586K, 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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CAD 586K is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 17 April 1972.

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