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ELJ 754L

1973 Morris Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

22,134 mi
Last recorded22,134 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini46,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELJ 754L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 22,134 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 22,134 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 21,054 miles

o/s & n/s front outer drive shaft boots slight leak.

Fail 8 Jun 2016 21,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s & n/s front outer drive shaft boots slight leak.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 19,475 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 19,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,424 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 18,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 16,429 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 15,156 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 14,126 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 128,667 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 10,351 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 10,351 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 6,138 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 6,138 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 4,367 miles

very slight play in n/s & o/s lower baii joints

Pass 28 Jan 2006 11,940 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 11,940 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

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

front sub frame mounting pannel appears incorrectly wealded

seat belts incorrectly fitted

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

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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ELJ 754L is a 1973 Morris Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ELJ 754L, 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 ELJ 754L registered?

ELJ 754L is a 1973 Morris Mini, first registered on 18 May 1973.

Is ELJ 754L safe to buy?

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