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GWN 287N

1975 Morris Mini 1000

Grey Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,177 mi
Last recorded45,177 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1975 Morris Mini 100054,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWN 287N
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1975
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 45,177 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 43,506 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 41,518 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 41,510 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Feb 2011 42,445 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 42,445 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,952 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 40,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 39,595 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 39,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 1,045 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,045
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 434
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 314
brake recording little or no effort 312
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 244
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 227
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GWN 287N is a 1975 Morris Mini 1000 in Grey with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1975 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 54,009 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 434 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GWN 287N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 51 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GWN 287N registered?

GWN 287N is a 1975 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 6 February 1975.

Is GWN 287N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWN 287N 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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