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UTC 266L

1972 Morris Mini 1275 GT

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,484 mi
Last recorded58,484 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 1275 GT30,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTC 266L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 58,484 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 58,207 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 May 2017 58,207 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 55,327 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear wheels are slightly distorted

Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,235 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 55,079 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 55,059 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 54,440 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 54,412 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 834 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
brake recording little or no effort 26
parking brake recording little or no effort 23
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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UTC 266L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1275 GT in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 30,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UTC 266L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UTC 266L registered?

UTC 266L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 15 November 1972.

Is UTC 266L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTC 266L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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