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MDJ 414K

1972 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,948 mi
Last recorded74,948 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDJ 414K
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2012 74,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,948 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 74,639 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 74,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 73,958 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 73,318 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 73,307 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 73,246 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 73,241 miles

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

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

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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MDJ 414K is a 1972 Morris Mini in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MDJ 414K, 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.

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What year was MDJ 414K registered?

MDJ 414K is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 14 April 1972.

Is MDJ 414K safe to buy?

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