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DKB 448K

1972 Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,191 mi
Last recorded17,191 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 100045,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKB 448K
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 17,191 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 17,191 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,429 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 15,130 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,991 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 14,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 14,732 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 14,732 miles

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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DKB 448K is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DKB 448K, 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.

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What year was DKB 448K registered?

DKB 448K is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 24 April 1972.

Is DKB 448K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKB 448K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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