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WAY 449

1972 Morris Mini Clubman

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,103 mi
Last recorded85,103 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini Clubman54,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAY 449
MakeMorris
ModelMini Clubman
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 85,103 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 85,079 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 85,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 84,876 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 84,876 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 84,824 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 84,824 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 84,652 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 84,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 83,986 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 83,552 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 83,534 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 83,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 83,392 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight noise N/S/R bearing

Pass 24 Mar 2012 83,295 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight wear nearside steering rackend

Pass 26 Mar 2011 83,178 miles

slight play nearside front steering rack

Pass 1 May 2010 82,114 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 81,416 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 81,415 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 80,068 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Plastic sill covers fitted

Slight wear in nearside front tie bar mounting

Pass 5 Aug 2006 79,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front driveshaft inner gaiters insecure

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2005 79,080 miles

Driveshaft inner gaiters insecure

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight play NS end of steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2005 79,080 miles

Driveshaft inner gaiters insecure

Slight play NS end of steering rack

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Clubman?

Based on 2,535 MOT tests across 369 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
462
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
369
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 183
brake recording little or no effort 148
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 92
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WAY 449 is a 1972 Morris Mini Clubman in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 54,410 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini Clubman fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAY 449, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Morris Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WAY 449 registered?

WAY 449 is a 1972 Morris Mini Clubman, first registered on 18 January 1972.

Is WAY 449 safe to buy?

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