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DDF 431L

1972 Morris Mini Clubman

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

55,835 mi
Last recorded55,835 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini Clubman54,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDF 431L
MakeMorris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 55,835 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 55,835 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,024 miles

front brakes binding slightly.

no rubber montings fitted to front subframe

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jul 2011 55,024 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly.

no rubber montings fitted to front subframe

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Dec 2008 55,008 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 54,861 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 54,861 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 54,410 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 54,410 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 54,275 miles

front wipers

offside aim

play in nearside wheelbearing

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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DDF 431L is a 1972 Morris Mini Clubman in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DDF 431L, 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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DDF 431L is a 1972 Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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