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MJB 431L

1973 Morris Mini

Red Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

33,836 mi
Last recorded33,836 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini46,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJB 431L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 33,836 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 31,759 miles

advise low effort on nearside rear footbrake

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge and near legal limit

advise offside rear subframe mouting corroded and weak

advvise offside rear handbrake quadrant sticking

Fail 18 May 2011 31,759 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise low effort on nearside rear footbrake

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge and near legal limit

advise offside rear subframe mouting corroded and weak

advvise offside rear handbrake quadrant sticking

Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 31,580 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,180 miles

engine oil leak.

Fail 10 Mar 2009 30,179 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 27,628 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 27,628 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 25,842 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 24,448 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 24,447 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

nearside front seat bolts loose and offside front seat belt stalk bolt loose

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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MJB 431L is a 1973 Morris Mini in Red with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MJB 431L, 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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MJB 431L is a 1973 Morris Mini, first registered on 10 January 1973.

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