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MWJ 828K

1972 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,263 mi
Last recorded47,263 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWJ 828K
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 47,263 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 47,179 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 47,130 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 29 Apr 2015 47,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,069 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,939 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,826 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 46,343 miles

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,554 miles

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks from ns os diff seals and gear selector rod seal

Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,749 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 43,555 miles

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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MWJ 828K is a 1972 Morris Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MWJ 828K, 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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MWJ 828K is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 4 January 1972.

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