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RFD 272M

1974 Morris Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

38,790 mi
Last recorded38,790 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini 100060,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFD 272M
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 38,790 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 32,893 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 32,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 28,120 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 28,117 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 26,654 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 26,654 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 26,630 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 26,623 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 1,045 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,045
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 434
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 314
brake recording little or no effort 312
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 244
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 227
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RFD 272M is a 1974 Morris Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1974 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 60,034 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 434 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RFD 272M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 52 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RFD 272M registered?

RFD 272M is a 1974 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 11 March 1974.

Is RFD 272M safe to buy?

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