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GYL 357C

1977 Morris Mini

Orange Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,930 mi
Last recorded53,930 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYL 357C
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 53,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 53,290 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 53,920 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 53,910 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 18 May 2015 53,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 53,823 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,813 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 53,813 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,789 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 53,788 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 53,771 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,724 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 53,131 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 53,111 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2007 84,346 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 84,338 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2006 83,341 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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GYL 357C is a 1977 Morris Mini in Orange with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GYL 357C, 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 49 years old, this Morris Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GYL 357C registered?

GYL 357C is a 1977 Morris Mini, first registered on 3 March 1977.

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The MOT history for GYL 357C shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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