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REC 453L

1973 Morris Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

80,233 mi
Last recorded80,233 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini Clubman47,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREC 453L
MakeMorris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 80,233 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 80,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 79,660 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 79,656 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 79,623 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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REC 453L is a 1973 Morris Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 REC 453L, 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 REC 453L registered?

REC 453L is a 1973 Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 3 July 1973.

Is REC 453L safe to buy?

The MOT history for REC 453L shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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