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NUW 688L

1972 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,728 mi
Last recorded30,728 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUW 688L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 30,728 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 29,799 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,653 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sills corroded at rear

Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,843 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,403 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 21,190 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,190 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 16,678 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 13,321 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear reg plate black and silver . front reg plate normal reflective. not matched pair.

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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NUW 688L is a 1972 Morris Mini in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NUW 688L, 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

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What year was NUW 688L registered?

NUW 688L is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is NUW 688L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUW 688L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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