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DAF 284K

1972 Morris Mini Clubman

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,096 mi
Last recorded78,096 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini Clubman54,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAF 284K
MakeMorris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,096 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 78,096 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 78,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,970 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 74,563 miles

welding to floor front and rear

Fail 24 Oct 2008 74,563 miles

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

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

welding to floor front and rear

Pass 25 Oct 2007 74,432 miles

heavy underseal on brakepipes.

slight play in n/s lowerball joint

Pass 15 Sep 2006 74,345 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 74,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

corrosion n/s floor pan

cracking in tread n/s/r tyre

foot and hand brake just meet required limits

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Clubman?

Based on 2,535 MOT tests across 369 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
462
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
369
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 183
brake recording little or no effort 148
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 92
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DAF 284K is a 1972 Morris Mini Clubman in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 54,410 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 Clubman fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DAF 284K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DAF 284K is a 1972 Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 10 April 1972.

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