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JBW 171L

1972 Morris Mini Clubman

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

50,871 mi
Last recorded50,871 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini Clubman54,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 171L
MakeMorris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 50,871 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

movement steering col bushes

Pass 7 Jan 2011 49,904 miles

Oil leak

Slight brake imbalance noted but vehicle very wet as presented for test.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 49,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 May 2009 43,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 43,173 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,611 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 37,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,715 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 32,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 32,550 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 32,550 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Clubman?

Based on 2,535 MOT tests across 369 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
462
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
369
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 183
brake recording little or no effort 148
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 92
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JBW 171L is a 1972 Morris Mini Clubman in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 54,410 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 Clubman fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBW 171L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JBW 171L registered?

JBW 171L is a 1972 Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is JBW 171L safe to buy?

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