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LEU 542P

1976 Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,537 mi
Last recorded42,537 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1976 Morris Mini 100042,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEU 542P
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 42,537 miles

Car has been welded inside vehicle therefore hard to assess quality of welding but appears fine under vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 42,535 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Battery Recess in Boot Excessively corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of subframe above exhaust back box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of Subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front > Rear Outer sill to Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of subframe mounting area, infront of battery recess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front > Rear Sill to Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,263 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 42,263 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 42,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

head lamp aims poor shape

Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,165 miles

no rear seats fitted and corroded hole at rear seat base

Fail 24 Feb 2014 41,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

brake pedal long travel

condition of floor pan

radio wiring exposed

seats removed

Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,869 miles

slight exhaust leak front pipe and rear box

slight noise on road from front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Feb 2013 36,723 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight exhaust leak at downpipe and rear box

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Feb 2012 33,177 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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LEU 542P is a 1976 Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 LEU 542P, 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 LEU 542P registered?

LEU 542P is a 1976 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 26 February 1976.

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