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LCE 140P

1976 Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,010 mi
Last recorded51,010 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1976 Morris Mini 100042,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCE 140P
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,010 miles

o/s outer sill in poor condition

o/s/r tyre very low on tread

Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,438 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,902 miles

sills and floor rusty and weak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,636 miles

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

Oil leak

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

all front susp.bushes slightly deter.

under body corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2010 46,544 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

all front susp.bushes slightly deter.

under body corrosion

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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LCE 140P is a 1976 Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 42,536 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 LCE 140P, 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 50 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 LCE 140P registered?

LCE 140P is a 1976 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is LCE 140P safe to buy?

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