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CAU 477K

1972 Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,033 mi
Last recorded28,033 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 100045,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 477K
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 28,033 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 28,015 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016
Fail 30 Nov 2016

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting insecure (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 27,887 miles

both inner lower arm bolts does not pratrude fully through the nylon nut

Pass 16 Aug 2014
Pass 22 Jul 2013 9,152 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 8,312 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 7,844 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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CAU 477K is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CAU 477K, 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.

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What year was CAU 477K registered?

CAU 477K is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 7 June 1972.

Is CAU 477K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAU 477K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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