MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
clutch pedal anti slip pad missing
An item not tested (Manual)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
only drivers seat and seat belt fitted at time of test.
How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1000?
Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 1,045 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GAY 198L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 GAY 198L, 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 GAY 198L registered?
GAY 198L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 2 November 1972.
Is GAY 198L safe to buy?
The MOT history for GAY 198L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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