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GHA 471L

1972 Morris Mini

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,220 mi
Last recorded91,220 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHA 471L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 91,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 91,211 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GHA 471L is a 1972 Morris Mini in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 46,752 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GHA 471L, 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 54 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GHA 471L registered?

GHA 471L is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is GHA 471L safe to buy?

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