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GKN 392L

1971 Morris Mini

Cream Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,292 mi
Last recorded17,292 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKN 392L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 17,292 miles

both inner track rods slight play

Fail 28 Sep 2017 17,292 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both inner track rods slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2016 16,883 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 16,586 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 15,922 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 15,650 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 15,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 15,387 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

most brake pipes coated in underseal,unable to check for any corrosion on pipes.pipes that are visable are appear corrosion free

Pass 31 May 2011 13,341 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 13,321 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 13,305 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 13,275 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,257 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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GKN 392L is a 1971 Morris Mini in Cream with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1971 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 49,537 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 GKN 392L, 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 55 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GKN 392L is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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