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NMG 331L

1972 Morris Mini 1000

Purple Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,620 mi
Last recorded69,620 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 100045,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMG 331L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 69,620 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,493 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,031 miles

Nearside Front steering tie rod very slight play

Fail 16 Apr 2016 66,031 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened lower part (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened lower part (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front steering tie rod very slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2011 66,024 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 65,794 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 63,998 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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NMG 331L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000 in Purple with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NMG 331L, 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.

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What year was NMG 331L registered?

NMG 331L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 2 August 1972.

Is NMG 331L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMG 331L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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