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DLV 286K

1972 Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,140 mi
Last recorded60,140 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 100045,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLV 286K
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 60,140 miles

N/s/r wheel cylinder clip fitted incorrectly

Nearside Front Both top and bottom ball joints have slight play

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

Offside Front Both bottom and top ball joints have slight play

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 57,524 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 57,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 56,795 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 56,795 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 54,863 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,902 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 51,825 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 50,682 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 50,375 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,975 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 49,528 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 48,571 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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DLV 286K is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DLV 286K, 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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DLV 286K is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 21 June 1972.

Is DLV 286K safe to buy?

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