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FPM 119L

1972 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,952 mi
Last recorded29,952 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPM 119L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 29,952 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 29,951 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 16,219 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front flexi hose close to tie-bar

Pass 27 Oct 2015 15,941 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 15,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear mounting rusted and holed (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 15,597 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 15,597 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 15,518 miles

Oil leak

faint noise from front wheel bearings

Fail 7 Oct 2013 15,518 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

faint noise from front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Oct 2012 60,341 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 60,341 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 59,609 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 59,609 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 59,942 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 59,858 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

N/s/f outer sill has a plate that is seperating from the sill, outside of prescribed areas

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 5,947 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Unable to open boot

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 5,691 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 5,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

gearbox extension rubber mounts perished

petrol smell

rear subframe panel rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2007 5,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 5,249 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both hand brake cables corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2006 4,738 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 4,736 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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FPM 119L is a 1972 Morris Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FPM 119L, 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.

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FPM 119L is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 30 August 1972.

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