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VCO 987M

1973 Morris Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,890 mi
Last recorded7,890 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2006
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini46,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCO 987M
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2006 7,890 miles

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

Oil leak

advise slight play in subframe bushes

Fail 20 Nov 2006 7,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise slight play in front subframe bush

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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VCO 987M is a 1973 Morris Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VCO 987M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VCO 987M registered?

VCO 987M is a 1973 Morris Mini, first registered on 3 September 1973.

Is VCO 987M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCO 987M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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