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DFW 790L

1972 Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,989 mi
Last recorded42,989 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 100045,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFW 790L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 42,989 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 42,989 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,583 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 40,583 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 40,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure on to hub (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure on to hub (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement pedal on floor (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint insecure in to hub (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jul 2015 38,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise park brake cable slight frey cable behind wheel os.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 38,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise park brake cable slight frey cable behind wheel os.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,033 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack slight leak

Fail 2 Aug 2014 37,033 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack slight leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 36,662 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 34,959 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 34,959 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 31,632 miles

rear exhaust bracket and rubber mount missing.

Fail 18 Jun 2011 31,632 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

rear exhaust bracket and rubber mount missing.

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 1,045 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,045
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 434
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 314
brake recording little or no effort 312
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 244
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 227
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DFW 790L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 45,144 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 434 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DFW 790L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DFW 790L registered?

DFW 790L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is DFW 790L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFW 790L shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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