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TGK 250M

1973 Morris Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,744 mi
Last recorded24,744 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini46,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGK 250M
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 24,744 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 23,993 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 23,874 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 23,447 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 22,582 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 22,090 miles

rear suspension bump stops missing both sides

Fail 27 Nov 2013 22,090 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear suspension bump stops missing both sides

Pass 4 Mar 2013 21,748 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 21,542 miles

indicator flash rate on limit . slight play ns tr end

Fail 24 Nov 2011 21,542 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

indicators flashing to limit

Pass 11 Nov 2010 20,936 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 20,934 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 20,073 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,802 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 19,567 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 19,344 miles

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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TGK 250M is a 1973 Morris Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1973 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 46,894 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 TGK 250M, 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 53 years old, this Morris Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TGK 250M registered?

TGK 250M is a 1973 Morris Mini, first registered on 21 September 1973.

Is TGK 250M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGK 250M shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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