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MBY 674L

1973 Morris Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,795 mi
Last recorded62,795 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini46,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBY 674L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 62,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch area's

Fail 27 Jan 2018 62,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch area's

Pass 25 Feb 2016 62,785 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 61,598 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2010 55,194 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre low pressure

Pass 26 Jun 2006 49,971 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 49,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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MBY 674L is a 1973 Morris Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 46,894 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 MBY 674L, 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 53 years old, this Morris Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MBY 674L registered?

MBY 674L is a 1973 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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