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DDE 217K

1972 Morris Mini

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,429 mi
Last recorded27,429 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDE 217K
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 27,429 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 27,106 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 26,652 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 26,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 23 May 2014 26,120 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 29 May 2013 25,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 May 2013 25,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DDE 217K is a 1972 Morris Mini in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 46,752 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 DDE 217K, 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 54 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DDE 217K registered?

DDE 217K is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 16 June 1972.

Is DDE 217K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDE 217K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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