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FPN 16L

1972 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,228 mi
Last recorded18,228 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2006
Typical for 1972 Morris Minor 100049,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPN 16L
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,228 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 18,228 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?

Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
12,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,910
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,916
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 6,402
brake recording little or no effort 5,184
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FPN 16L is a 1972 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 49,770 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 Minor 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 9,910 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FPN 16L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 54 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FPN 16L registered?

FPN 16L is a 1972 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 4 September 1972.

Is FPN 16L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPN 16L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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