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RTC 417L

1972 Morris Mini

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,834 mi
Last recorded21,834 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTC 417L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 21,834 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,334 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 20,506 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 20,489 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 19,982 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 19,906 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 19,333 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 19,333 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 16,778 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 15,932 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 15,932 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 13,499 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 13,494 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 12,625 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 12,625 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 7,987 miles

both front lower staboliser bushes starting to split

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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RTC 417L is a 1972 Morris Mini in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 46,752 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTC 417L, 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 54 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RTC 417L?

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What year was RTC 417L registered?

RTC 417L is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 3 August 1972.

Is RTC 417L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTC 417L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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