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GRO 809L

1972 Morris Mini

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,415 mi
Last recorded50,415 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRO 809L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 50,415 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 50,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 50,359 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 50,338 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 50,309 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 50,297 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 50,257 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,128 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,999 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 49,959 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 49,653 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 49,653 miles

Nearside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 48,842 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 48,804 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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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GRO 809L is a 1972 Morris Mini in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GRO 809L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GRO 809L?

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What year was GRO 809L registered?

GRO 809L is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is GRO 809L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRO 809L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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