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GNR 920L

1973 Morris Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

7,432 mi
Last recorded7,432 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini 1275 GT23,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNR 920L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 7,432 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 6,973 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 6,566 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 6,292 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 5,905 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 5,675 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 5,664 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 4,489 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 3,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 2,506 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 1,938 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 1,924 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Roll cage fitted

Seat harness fitted to both front seats

Steering column has slight upward movement

Pass 11 Feb 2014 1,240 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 1,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 775 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 10 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 834 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
brake recording little or no effort 26
parking brake recording little or no effort 23
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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GNR 920L is a 1973 Morris Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1973 Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 23,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GNR 920L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GNR 920L is a 1973 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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