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KBB 589L

1972 Morris Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,578 mi
Last recorded34,578 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBB 589L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2018 34,578 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,854 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,423 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,999 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,511 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,654 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,062 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 16,882 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 13,888 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust clamp worn

Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,339 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2007 8,886 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 7,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KBB 589L is a 1972 Morris Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 46,752 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KBB 589L, 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 54 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KBB 589L registered?

KBB 589L is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 8 September 1972.

Is KBB 589L safe to buy?

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