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GAF 398L

1972 Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,351 mi
Last recorded41,351 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 100045,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAF 398L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,351 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

heavy underseal ? repairs under

Fail 17 Aug 2012 41,345 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cars heavy underseal ? repairs under

Fail 8 Aug 2011 40,227 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise underside car weak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,227 miles

advise underside car weak

Fail 20 Jul 2010 39,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 39,634 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,498 miles

has slight movement in nearside off steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,747 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 35,142 miles

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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GAF 398L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000 in Red 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 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 GAF 398L, 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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What year was GAF 398L registered?

GAF 398L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 14 November 1972.

Is GAF 398L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAF 398L 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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