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VPV 668K

1972 Morris Mini

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,536 mi
Last recorded36,536 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPV 668K
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 36,536 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 36,451 miles

Oil leak

nearside front sill has corroded, but not within 30 cm from body mountings

Fail 5 May 2012 36,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

nearside front sill has corroded, but not within 30 cm from body mountings

Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,244 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 36,069 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 35,949 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,845 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 35,748 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 35,748 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 35,623 miles

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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VPV 668K is a 1972 Morris Mini in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPV 668K, 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.

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What year was VPV 668K registered?

VPV 668K is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 25 May 1972.

Is VPV 668K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPV 668K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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