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KJB 894L

1972 Morris Mini 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,413 mi
Last recorded75,413 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 100045,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJB 894L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 75,413 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 75,410 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 73,513 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 73,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

front suspension rubber spring cone ball joint dust covers split

Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,804 miles

clutch anti slip missing

nearside rear shock damp

offside rear tyre cut in tread

slight play both front top ball joints

slight play front wheel bearings

slight play nearside front track rod end

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 19 Sep 2012 70,795 miles

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

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

clutch anti slip missing

nearside rear shock damp

offside rear tyre cut in tread

slight play both front top ball joints

slight play front wheel bearings

slight play nearside front track rod end

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Sep 2011 66,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in rack

Pass 20 Sep 2010 62,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 18 Sep 2009 59,309 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2008 55,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2008 55,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,982 miles

the same as test number 351058657295

Fail 15 Sep 2007 46,912 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both front wheel bearings. †slinght play in n/s/r wheel bearing. †o/s/f tyre worn low. †slight play in steering coloum.

Pass 22 Jul 2006 35,437 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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KJB 894L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KJB 894L, 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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KJB 894L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 8 September 1972.

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