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OHW 408M

1973 Morris Mini Clubman

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,078 mi
Last recorded66,078 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini Clubman47,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHW 408M
MakeMorris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 66,078 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 65,865 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 65,226 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 65,159 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2017 64,621 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 63,071 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 62,053 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 61,149 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 61,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 58,783 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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OHW 408M is a 1973 Morris Mini Clubman in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1973 Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 47,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OHW 408M, 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 53 years old, this Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OHW 408M is a 1973 Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 20 August 1973.

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