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PPG 588L

1973 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,826 mi
Last recorded13,826 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini46,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPG 588L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2013 13,826 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 13,010 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 13,010 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 11,356 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 11,356 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 9,333 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 58,873 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front baulkhead corroided

n/s steering rack slight play

Fail 27 Nov 2007 58,840 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

different size tyres fitted front to rear

front baulkhead corroded

o/s washer jet aim poor

odd h/lamps fitted, o/s h/lamp aim on lower limit

rear brake imb high

s/rack n/s slight play

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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PPG 588L is a 1973 Morris Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PPG 588L, 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

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What year was PPG 588L registered?

PPG 588L is a 1973 Morris Mini, first registered on 26 March 1973.

Is PPG 588L safe to buy?

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