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NPL 551L

1972 Morris Mini Clubman

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

6,818 mi
Last recorded6,818 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini Clubman54,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPL 551L
MakeMorris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 6,818 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure Battery terminals / wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Under side of vehicle covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 4,906 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 4,899 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 4,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired at rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front subframe has been welded to the floor, not ideal.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 1,086 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 1,083 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 7 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 7 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 86,400 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 86,400 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 86,400 miles

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Clubman?

Based on 2,535 MOT tests across 369 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
462
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
369
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 183
brake recording little or no effort 148
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 92
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NPL 551L is a 1972 Morris Mini Clubman in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 54,410 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 Clubman fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NPL 551L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NPL 551L registered?

NPL 551L is a 1972 Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 3 November 1972.

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