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LGS 492P

1975 Morris Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

28,856 mi
Last recorded28,856 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1975 Morris Mini Clubman51,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGS 492P
MakeMorris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,856 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 28,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 15,942 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 15,941 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 14,508 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 14,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 13,394 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 13,394 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 13,392 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Clubman?

Based on 2,535 MOT tests across 369 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
462
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
369
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 183
brake recording little or no effort 148
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 92
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LGS 492P is a 1975 Morris Mini Clubman in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1975 Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 51,107 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 Clubman fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LGS 492P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 51 years old, this Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LGS 492P registered?

LGS 492P is a 1975 Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 21 August 1975.

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