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UWR 749L

1972 Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,829 mi
Last recorded70,829 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 100045,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWR 749L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 70,829 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 69,649 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 69,648 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 69,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 73,753 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 73,753 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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UWR 749L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UWR 749L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UWR 749L registered?

UWR 749L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is UWR 749L safe to buy?

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