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VGR 502L

1972 Morris Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,990 mi
Last recorded56,990 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGR 502L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 56,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre damaged on inner edge but not to ply/ cords

Fail 18 Apr 2017 56,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,698 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,470 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,663 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 55,663 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

NEAR SIDE REAR E CLIP ON CYLINDER NOT IN CORRECTLY

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

OFF SIDE BRAKE CABLE SLIGHTLY CHAFFING ON BOLT/SUBFRAME

Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,333 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 May 2006

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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VGR 502L is a 1972 Morris Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGR 502L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VGR 502L registered?

VGR 502L is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 4 September 1972.

Is VGR 502L safe to buy?

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