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MPG 581L

1972 Morris Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,942 mi
Last recorded17,942 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPG 581L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 17,942 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 15,643 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 15,643 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 11,874 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 11,874 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2005 8,859 miles

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE INBALLANCE

slight movement O/S/FRONT BALLJOINTS

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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MPG 581L is a 1972 Morris Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MPG 581L, 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

How do I check the history of MPG 581L?

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What year was MPG 581L registered?

MPG 581L is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 2 August 1972.

Is MPG 581L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPG 581L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MPG 581L have outstanding finance?

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