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EBO 173L

1973 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,312 mi
Last recorded61,312 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini46,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBO 173L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 61,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 60,881 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,138 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 60,126 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,690 miles

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

corrosion top edge of n/s/f wing

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 58,393 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 57,951 miles

All front dust covers deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,363 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner wing is corroded and holed not within prescribed area

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2011 57,005 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 55,668 miles

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

slight oil leak

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2008 55,636 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 55,636 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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EBO 173L is a 1973 Morris Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1973 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 46,894 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EBO 173L, 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 53 years old, this Morris Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EBO 173L registered?

EBO 173L is a 1973 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is EBO 173L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBO 173L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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