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DBT 943L

1972 Morris Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,401 mi
Last recorded7,401 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini Clubman54,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBT 943L
MakeMorris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 7,401 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 7,378 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 73,300 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 6,561 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 6,361 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 6,311 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 5,917 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 5,917 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 5,172 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 2,879 miles

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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DBT 943L is a 1972 Morris Mini Clubman in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DBT 943L, 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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What year was DBT 943L registered?

DBT 943L is a 1972 Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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