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ETO 471L

1973 Morris Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,479 mi
Last recorded12,479 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini 1275 GT23,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETO 471L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 12,479 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 12,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 5,579 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underside etc thin in places but sound at tme of test

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 834 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
brake recording little or no effort 26
parking brake recording little or no effort 23
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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ETO 471L is a 1973 Morris Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 23,384 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ETO 471L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ETO 471L registered?

ETO 471L is a 1973 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 22 January 1973.

Is ETO 471L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETO 471L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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