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GKO 429L

1973 Morris Mini

Cream Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,219 mi
Last recorded71,219 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini46,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKO 429L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 71,219 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 71,214 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 71,202 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,088 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 70,639 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 70,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 70,396 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 70,391 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2007 70,149 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 69,671 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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GKO 429L is a 1973 Morris Mini in Cream with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 GKO 429L, 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 GKO 429L registered?

GKO 429L is a 1973 Morris Mini, first registered on 3 January 1973.

Is GKO 429L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKO 429L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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