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LNY 127L

1972 Morris Mini

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

4,999 mi
Last recorded4,999 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNY 127L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 4,999 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 4,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 3,550 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 3,550 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 956 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 956 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 98,317 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 98,315 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 96,186 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 95,697 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 95,697 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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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LNY 127L is a 1972 Morris Mini in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 46,752 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LNY 127L, 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 54 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LNY 127L registered?

LNY 127L is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 14 August 1972.

Is LNY 127L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNY 127L shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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