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PUR 396L

1973 Morris Mini Clubman

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,413 mi
Last recorded59,413 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini Clubman47,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUR 396L
MakeMorris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 59,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 59,185 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 59,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 52,340 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 52,306 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 47,525 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 47,414 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)

The vehicle showing its age.Vehicle structure underneath-subframes-steering-suspension-braking components corroding.Floor panels getting very thin

os front suspension close to touching bump stop.

Fail 23 Jan 2014 47,413 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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)

The vehicle showing its age.Vehicle structure underneath-subframes-steering-suspension-braking components corroding.Floor panels getting very thin

Vehicle interior also in need of cosmetic attention

Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,388 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 47,272 miles

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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PUR 396L is a 1973 Morris Mini Clubman in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PUR 396L, 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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What year was PUR 396L registered?

PUR 396L is a 1973 Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 15 June 1973.

Is PUR 396L safe to buy?

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