CarVerify

Free Car Check

OAR 887L

1973 Morris Mini

Red Petrol 1900cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,840 mi
Last recorded1,840 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini46,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Morris
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAR 887L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 1,840 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 1,840 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 1,566 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
Full Morris Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OAR 887L is a 1973 Morris Mini in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 46,894 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 OAR 887L, 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 53 years old, this Morris Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OAR 887L?

You can check the full history of OAR 887L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OAR 887L registered?

OAR 887L is a 1973 Morris Mini, first registered on 21 May 1973.

Is OAR 887L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAR 887L shows 3 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 OAR 887L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OAR 887L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.