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WEW 34L

1973 Morris Mini

Gold Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

20,707 mi
Last recorded20,707 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini46,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEW 34L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 20,707 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 20,409 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 20,391 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 20,336 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 20,260 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 20,142 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 19,934 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 19,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 19,280 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 18,939 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 18,357 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 18,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 17,895 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 17,505 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,129 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 16,789 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 16,639 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 16,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supports exhaust

Pass 5 Aug 2008 15,752 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 15,530 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 15,223 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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WEW 34L is a 1973 Morris Mini in Gold with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 WEW 34L, 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 WEW 34L registered?

WEW 34L is a 1973 Morris Mini, first registered on 14 May 1973.

Is WEW 34L safe to buy?

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