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FRL 296L

1972 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,235 mi
Last recorded61,235 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRL 296L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 61,235 miles

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

Wheel spacer fitted to nearside rear

Pass 4 Dec 2015 61,275 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 61,235 miles

Oil leak

Spacer fitted to Nearside rear wheel Offside rear wheel has no spacer fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2014 61,235 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 61,235 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 61,235 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,235 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 61,235 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 61,235 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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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?

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