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FSL 871K

1972 Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,651 mi
Last recorded93,651 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 100045,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSL 871K
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 93,651 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 93,615 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 93,547 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

this vehicle is unsafe to drive in its present condition

Pass 11 Sep 2008 93,024 miles

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

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

both front & rear subframes heavily covered

under vehicle covered in under seal heavily

Pass 22 Dec 2007 51,159 miles

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

both sills corroded

off side rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2007 32,909 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

welding not to be fibre glassed or under sealed for inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2007 84,914 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 32,909 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 1,045 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,045
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 434
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 314
brake recording little or no effort 312
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 244
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 227
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FSL 871K is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 45,144 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 434 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FSL 871K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FSL 871K is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 13 June 1972.

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