MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,235 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Wheel spacer fitted to nearside rear
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Spacer fitted to Nearside rear wheel Offside rear wheel has no spacer fitted
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Spacer fitted to Nearside rear wheel Offside rear wheel has no spacer fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s sill distorted
rear fog lamp not working
wheels and tyres sticking past wheel arches
How Reliable is the Morris Mini?
Based on 11,174 MOT tests across 1,713 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FRL 296L is a 1972 Morris Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FRL 296L, 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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What year was FRL 296L registered?
FRL 296L is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 October 1972.
Is FRL 296L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FRL 296L shows 9 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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