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HDC 976L

1972 Morris Mini 1275 GT

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,009 mi
Last recorded41,009 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 1275 GT30,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDC 976L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2009 41,009 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Steering rack repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,431 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 39,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

this vehical has being greatly modified from standard. may need uprated brakes

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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HDC 976L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1275 GT in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 30,644 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HDC 976L, 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 54 years old, this Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HDC 976L registered?

HDC 976L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 13 September 1972.

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