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ROC 721M

1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,766 mi
Last recorded69,766 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT48,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROC 721M
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 69,766 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 67,845 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,650 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 65,647 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all suspension bushes cracking

offside rear shocker dust cover loose

speedo drive not conneced

under body corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 65,647 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside and offside front top and bottom ball joints

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 12 Sep 2009 65,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight play ns top ball-joint

Pass 12 May 2006 65,619 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 65,619 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 834 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
brake recording little or no effort 26
parking brake recording little or no effort 23
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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ROC 721M is a 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 48,127 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ROC 721M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ROC 721M is a 1974 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 4 February 1974.

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