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UNO 297K

1972 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

14,972 mi
Last recorded14,972 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNO 297K
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 14,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside hand brake cable becoming corroded by quadrant

Oil leak ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 16 May 2018 14,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush inner mount (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside hand brake cable becoming corroded by quadrant

Oil leak ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 17 May 2017 13,181 miles

Nearside Rear lower sock mount has slight movement caused by deterioration of rubber

Fail 17 May 2017 13,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear lower sock mount has slight movement caused by deterioration of rubber

Fail 5 Apr 2017 13,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

hand brake travel becoming long

Pass 8 Apr 2016 11,803 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 10,869 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2014 10,863 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 9,523 miles

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 1 Nov 2012 9,145 miles

Oil leak

both front seats tip foward not held down at rear

tyres protrude from arches

Fail 31 Oct 2012 9,145 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both front seats tip foward not held down at rear

tyres protrude from arches

Pass 4 Nov 2011 8,241 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2011 8,241 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak

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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UNO 297K is a 1972 Morris Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UNO 297K, 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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UNO 297K is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 11 July 1972.

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