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JPG 589K

1972 Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,423 mi
Last recorded82,423 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 100045,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPG 589K
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 82,423 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 82,411 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 82,411 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 82,213 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 82,183 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2011 82,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 82,042 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 82,041 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

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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JPG 589K is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 45,144 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 JPG 589K, 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 54 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JPG 589K registered?

JPG 589K is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 20 January 1972.

Is JPG 589K safe to buy?

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