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KPL 217K

1972 Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,669 mi
Last recorded86,669 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 100045,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPL 217K
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 86,669 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged rusty at fuel filter (7.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 May 2016 86,666 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged rusty at fuel filter (7.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 86,176 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 85,186 miles

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

fuel filter/ pipes rusty

handbrake cable rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2009 59,963 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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KPL 217K is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KPL 217K, 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 KPL 217K registered?

KPL 217K is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 3 May 1972.

Is KPL 217K safe to buy?

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