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OUL 269L

1972 Morris Mini

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,055 mi
Last recorded88,055 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUL 269L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 88,055 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 88,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 May 2024 87,066 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 87,058 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 85,124 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 85,114 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage fouling Steering arm catching brake pipe (2.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 80,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 80,495 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 58,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear sub frame mounting slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2016 58,012 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear sub frame mounting slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 57,932 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 57,869 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 57,869 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 57,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 57,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

advice nearside front tyre slightly perished and wearing outer edge

advice offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Oct 2011 57,375 miles

advice nearside front tyre has cracks on sidewall

advice offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Oct 2010 57,327 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,260 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 57,249 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 57,249 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,241 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 57,142 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
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OUL 269L is a 1972 Morris Mini in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 OUL 269L, 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.

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What year was OUL 269L registered?

OUL 269L is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 7 August 1972.

Is OUL 269L safe to buy?

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