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VJE 744L

1972 Mini Moke

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,999 mi
Last recorded12,999 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJE 744L
MakeMini
ModelMoke
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 12,999 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front shock absorber is worn

Offside Rear wheel bearing is noisy

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering wheel outer cover is worn

Under body of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2017 12,999 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by the indicater (1.1.A.3f)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front shock absorber is worn

Offside Rear wheel bearing is noisy

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering wheel outer cover is worn

Under body of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2016 13,000 miles

Nearside Front wiper arm is missing

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short under bonnet, dashboard and rear loom (1.9.2b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front inner wheel arches have slight scuff marks

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing is noisy

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

possible fault with mileometer

steering column has slight play

Fail 8 Aug 2016 13,000 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery positive cable to terminal (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure washer pump (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short under bonnet, dashboard and rear loom (1.9.2b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front inner wheel arches have slight scuff marks

Nearside Front wiper arm is missing

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing is noisy

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

possible fault with mileometer

steering column has slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2015 13,000 miles

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Front slight fouling on inner wheel arches

Nearside Front wiper arm missing

Nearside front wiper arm is missing

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing is noisy

Offside rear wheel bearing is noisy

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Possible fault with mileometer

Slight rub marks on the front inner wheel arches

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in steering inner joints

possible fault with mileometer

Fail 25 Aug 2015 13,000 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside front wiper arm is missing

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

Offside rear wheel bearing is noisy

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Possible fault with mileometer

Slight rub marks on the front inner wheel arches

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 13,000 miles

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear tyre is split on the tread

Offside rear wheel bearing is noisy

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Possible fault with mileometer

Slight rub marks on the front inner wheel arches

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 13,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear tyre is split on the tread

Offside rear wheel bearing is noisy

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Possible fault with mileometer

Slight rub marks on the front inner wheel arches

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 13,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside seat belt not checked,seat not fitted

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

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Offside rear wheel bearing is noisy

Slight rub marks on inner wheel arches

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 13,000 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside seat belt not checked,seat not fitted

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

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Offside rear wheel bearing is noisy

Slight rub marks on inner wheel arches

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 13,000 miles

Front wheel bearings have play

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside seat belt not checked,seat not fitted

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Rub marks on the front inner wheel arches

Steering column has slight play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2012 13,000 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front wheel bearings have play

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside seat belt not checked,seat not fitted

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Rub marks on the front inner wheel arches

Steering column has slight play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 12,999 miles

Front under tray covers are fitted

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside seat belt not checked, seat not fitted

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

Offside front inner wheel arch has scrub marks

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Steering column has slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2010 12,999 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside seat belt not checked, seat not fitted

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

Offside front inner wheel arch has scrub marks

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Steering column has slight play

Fail 22 Jul 2010 12,999 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front under tray cover is fitted

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside seat belt not checked, seat not fitted

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

Offside front inner wheel arch has scrub marks

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Steering column has slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2009 12,999 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

Front under tray cover, offside rear nut and bolt missing

Nearside seat belt not checked, seat not fitted

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

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 12,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front under tray cover is fitted

Front under tray cover, offside rear nut and bolt missing

Nearside seat belt not checked, seat not fitted

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

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 12,999 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside seatbelt not checked,seat not fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre has cracks

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 12,999 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside seatbelt not checked, seat not fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre has cracks

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under tray cover,some bolts are missing

Fail 25 Jul 2008 12,999 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside seatbelt not checked, seat not fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre has cracks

Under tray cover,some bolts are missing

Pass 17 Aug 2007 13,000 miles

Lower steering joint and column has play

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front seatbelt is fitted but no seat present

Offside front top ball joint has play

Offside rear tyre has cracks on the sidewalls

Rear sub-frame is corroded

Steering rack has play

Fail 16 Aug 2007 13,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lower steering joint has play

nearside front seat belt fitted but no seat present

offside rear tyre has cracks on the side walls

rear subframe is corroded

steering rack has play

Fail 23 Mar 2007 12,999 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 12,999 miles

slight play in both track rod ends on steering slight play in both front wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Mini Moke?

Based on 1,705 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
196
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 56
Stop lamp not working 50
brake recording little or no effort 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 35
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VJE 744L is a 1972 Mini Moke in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Mini Moke fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VJE 744L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Moke typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 54 years old, this Mini Moke is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VJE 744L is a 1972 Mini Moke, first registered on 1 October 1972.

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