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EWA 172H

1970 Morris Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

60,733 mi
Last recorded60,733 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Morris Mini40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWA 172H
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 60,733 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 60,090 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 60,090 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2024 59,733 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 58,943 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 57,828 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 57,480 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 57,075 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 55,915 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 55,276 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 54,582 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,794 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 52,847 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 51,986 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,322 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 50,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

hyrolastic suspension height appears low

Fail 8 Mar 2012 50,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

hyrolastic suspension height appears low

Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,275 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 47,919 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 47,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 47,018 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 46,945 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 46,867 miles

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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EWA 172H is a 1970 Morris Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1970 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 40,000 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 EWA 172H, 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 56 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EWA 172H registered?

EWA 172H is a 1970 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is EWA 172H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWA 172H shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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