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FOV 759L

1972 Morris Mini

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,884 mi
Last recorded95,884 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOV 759L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 95,884 miles

slight play osr wheel bearing

Pass 9 May 2016 93,736 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 93,731 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 93,129 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 93,129 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,384 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 91,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 88,167 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 88,167 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 87,876 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 87,340 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 86,961 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 86,961 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 86,632 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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FOV 759L is a 1972 Morris Mini in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 46,752 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 FOV 759L, 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 54 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FOV 759L registered?

FOV 759L is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 23 November 1972.

Is FOV 759L safe to buy?

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