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MLX 838L

1972 Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,040 mi
Last recorded59,040 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 100045,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLX 838L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2017 59,040 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 57,940 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 57,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 57,940 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 57,940 miles

nearside front upper rose bush has slight play

slight corrosion on floor pan

Pass 1 Jul 2006 57,940 miles

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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MLX 838L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLX 838L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MLX 838L registered?

MLX 838L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 17 November 1972.

Is MLX 838L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLX 838L shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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