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PWU 143M

1973 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,999 mi
Last recorded68,999 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini46,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWU 143M
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 68,999 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,541 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 62,530 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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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PWU 143M is a 1973 Morris Mini in Blue with a 848cc 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 PWU 143M, 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 PWU 143M?

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What year was PWU 143M registered?

PWU 143M is a 1973 Morris Mini, first registered on 15 November 1973.

Is PWU 143M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWU 143M 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.

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