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CJV 897L

1973 Morris Mini

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,109 mi
Last recorded60,109 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini46,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJV 897L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 60,109 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 60,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle brakes pull to nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced light source too dim (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 60,025 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 59,817 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2016 58,645 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 58,639 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 May 2015 54,073 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,882 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 48,866 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

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)

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

drivers door drops when open

Pass 1 Dec 2010 46,993 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 45,873 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 45,873 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 44,248 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 44,248 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 42,213 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 42,151 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 40,593 miles

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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CJV 897L is a 1973 Morris Mini in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 46,894 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 CJV 897L, 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 53 years old, this Morris Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CJV 897L registered?

CJV 897L is a 1973 Morris Mini, first registered on 5 June 1973.

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