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SVV 638K

1972 Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,474 mi
Last recorded76,474 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 100045,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVV 638K
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 76,474 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,726 miles

All wheels/hubs fitted with wheel spacers

Both rear hub bearings sound "dry" when turned. Not rough but re-grease recommended

Flashers [OK with engine reving] but nearing the MOT minimum limit of 60 flashes per min when ticking over.

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

Full harness front seat belts fitted

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

Non standard adjustable suspension trumpets fitted.

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

Plastic ties holding CV gaiters to front CV joints rubbing hub castings. Need to be replaced with proper metal clips.

This vehicle has been fitted with a front disc brake conversion

Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,714 miles

This vehicle has been fitted with a front disc brake conversion, also suspension is non standard

Pass 26 Oct 2007 70,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 65,937 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 65,937 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

2 screws missing from offside rear light lens

both front suspension top arm ball joint dust covers not fitted properly

both rear brake drums oval

nearside front lower swivel joint dust/grease cover missing

no subframe mounts on front subframe

one offside rear subframe mount bolt slightly loose

play in offside top and bottom swivel joints/advise adjustment

slight play in nearside front lower swivel joint/advise adjustment

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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SVV 638K is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 45,144 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVV 638K, 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 54 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SVV 638K is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 13 January 1972.

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