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KSO 979

1973 Morris Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,274 mi
Last recorded65,274 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini46,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSO 979
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 65,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT ROUGHNESS

Rear FOOT BRAKE LOW EFFORT

Pass 4 Oct 2016 64,839 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 64,505 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 63,875 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,346 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,738 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 62,028 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 62,028 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 61,488 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 61,488 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 60,954 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,954 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 60,411 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 60,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2007 59,657 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 58,768 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Sep 2005 58,159 miles

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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KSO 979 is a 1973 Morris Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1973 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 46,894 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 KSO 979, 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 53 years old, this Morris Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KSO 979 registered?

KSO 979 is a 1973 Morris Mini, first registered on 9 May 1973.

Is KSO 979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSO 979 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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