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LJK 918L

1972 Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,644 mi
Last recorded31,644 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 100045,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJK 918L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 31,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 31,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2014 31,563 miles

Advise additonal battery cable security under drivers floor

Dipstick rubbing carb linkage

Horn resting on oil pressure line

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2013 31,365 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 30,795 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight corrosion to nearside front floor pan

Pass 1 Feb 2012 30,795 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight corrosion to nearside front floor pan

Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,658 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,369 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,663 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,052 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 27,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,136 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,484 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 23,484 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Inner Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both inner cv gaitors split

o/s h/brake cable rubbing on rear compensator

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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LJK 918L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LJK 918L, 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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LJK 918L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 October 1972.

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