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RTK 187K

1972 Morris Mini

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,922 mi
Last recorded22,922 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTK 187K
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 22,922 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,398 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2012 40,398 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 21,715 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings noisy

outer sills

Fail 28 Oct 2009 21,715 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both rear wheel bearings noisy

outer sills

Pass 1 Nov 2008 20,785 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 20,006 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 17,446 miles

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

Oil leak

chassis number not fitted

only interior mirror fitted

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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RTK 187K is a 1972 Morris Mini in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RTK 187K, 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.

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What year was RTK 187K registered?

RTK 187K is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 25 April 1972.

Is RTK 187K safe to buy?

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