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GAY 198L

1972 Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,438 mi
Last recorded68,438 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 100045,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAY 198L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 68,438 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 68,429 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 66,712 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Fail 4 Sep 2008 66,711 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 58,682 miles

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.

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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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?

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