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SSP 770K

1972 Morris Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,991 mi
Last recorded60,991 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSP 770K
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 60,991 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes coated preventing a full inspection

steering rack leaking

Fail 30 Oct 2012 60,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

brake pipes coated preventing a full inspection

steering rack leaking

Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,866 miles

front wiper blades smear windscreen slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2009 60,793 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 60,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 60,730 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 60,686 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 60,686 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 60,160 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2006 60,160 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside tyre cracked on sidewall

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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SSP 770K is a 1972 Morris Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SSP 770K, 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

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What year was SSP 770K registered?

SSP 770K is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is SSP 770K safe to buy?

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