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JTU 493L

1972 Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,917 mi
Last recorded35,917 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 100045,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTU 493L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,917 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 35,917 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,682 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 32,682 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 32,669 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Drivers seat belt buckle release button missing but can still just release belt

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

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

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

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

Some play in steering column lower bush

Steering clonks a bit when stressed on lock to lock test, all in the rack

Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,595 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 28,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 27,182 miles

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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JTU 493L 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 50%.

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 JTU 493L, 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 JTU 493L registered?

JTU 493L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 24 August 1972.

Is JTU 493L safe to buy?

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