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CAT 556K

1972 Morris Mini 1275 GT

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,300 mi
Last recorded59,300 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 1275 GT30,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAT 556K
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 59,300 miles

handbrake has unusual lock device

Pass 3 Apr 2019 59,300 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 59,305 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 59,300 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 59,300 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013

No lights fitted at time of test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

extensive non standard parts fitted

handbrake has non standard locking system

milage not displayed

no windscreen /washers /wipers fitted

slight play n/s fr track locating arm

Fail 22 Jan 2013

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

extensive non standard parts fitted

handbrake has non standard locking system

milage not displayed

no windscreen /washers /wipers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2011

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 48,714 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 48,714 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 48,417 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 29,655 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 29,855 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 834 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
brake recording little or no effort 26
parking brake recording little or no effort 23
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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CAT 556K is a 1972 Morris Mini 1275 GT in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 30,644 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CAT 556K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CAT 556K is a 1972 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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