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VAV 462L

1972 Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,695 mi
Last recorded20,695 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 100045,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAV 462L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 20,695 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 20,666 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 20,640 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 20,600 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 20,600 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 20,538 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 20,500 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 20,500 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 20,500 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 20,500 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure u bolt loose (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 20,499 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play side tube (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 20,500 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 20,499 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 20,440 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 20,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play at nearside front steering rack

Pass 18 Nov 2010 20,410 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 20,410 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 20,409 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 20,409 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,355 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 20,355 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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VAV 462L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VAV 462L, 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.

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What year was VAV 462L registered?

VAV 462L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is VAV 462L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAV 462L shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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