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TPD 139M

1973 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,441 mi
Last recorded77,441 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini46,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPD 139M
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 77,441 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 77,200 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 76,973 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 76,973 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 76,840 miles

headlamp image deteriorating

rear fog exempt pre 1980

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,518 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 76,515 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 75,938 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratching to screen from previous defective blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 75,455 miles

BULKHEAD IS RUSTED

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER IS MISSING

DRIVERS SEAT ROCKS ON ITS MOUNTINGS

N/S /F TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

O/S FRONT INNER WING IS CORRODED BUT IT HAS ALSO BEEN REPAIRED ON THE INSIDE

OIL LEAKS ARE CLOSE TO BEING EXCESSIVE

REAR BRAKE CYLINDER FIXING CLIPS ARE FITTED BACK TO FRONT

SLIGHT BEND IN THE N/S/F TIE BAR

VARIOUS WELDING REPAIRS AND THE WELDING IS OF A VERY POOR STANDARD

Fail 20 Jul 2018 75,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure REPAIR PLATE HAS WELDS MISSING (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

BULKHEAD IS RUSTED

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER IS MISSING

DRIVERS SEAT ROCKS ON ITS MOUNTINGS

N/S /F TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

O/S FRONT INNER WING IS CORRODED BUT IT HAS ALSO BEEN REPAIRED ON THE INSIDE

OIL LEAKS ARE CLOSE TO BEING EXCESSIVE

REAR BRAKE CYLINDER FIXING CLIPS ARE FITTED BACK TO FRONT

SLIGHT BEND IN THE N/S/F TIE BAR

VARIOUS WELDING REPAIRS AND THE WELDING IS OF A VERY POOR STANDARD

Pass 24 Jul 2017 75,092 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 75,090 miles

Braking system leaking rear splitter valve (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 73,603 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2016 73,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill/under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear valence (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front and centre outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 72,236 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 72,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 71,194 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 70,276 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 68,611 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 67,335 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 66,183 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 66,183 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,557 miles

front seats do not lock down but are not made to do so

Fail 17 Aug 2007 60,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front seats do not lock down but are not made to do so

Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,885 miles

exhaust mountings begining 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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TPD 139M is a 1973 Morris Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 TPD 139M, 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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TPD 139M is a 1973 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 October 1973.

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