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GDD 977L

1973 Morris Mini

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,725 mi
Last recorded37,725 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini46,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDD 977L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 37,725 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 36,067 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,572 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 35,562 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,115 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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GDD 977L is a 1973 Morris Mini in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 46,894 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GDD 977L, 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 53 years old, this Morris Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GDD 977L registered?

GDD 977L is a 1973 Morris Mini, first registered on 16 April 1973.

Is GDD 977L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDD 977L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GDD 977L have outstanding finance?

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