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WGV 303A

1971 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,851 mi
Last recorded74,851 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini49,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGV 303A
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 74,851 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 74,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 May 2014 74,421 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 74,417 miles

Front brakes out of balance

Offside front bump stop is missing.

Fail 8 Aug 2008 74,417 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front bump stop is missing.

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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WGV 303A is a 1971 Morris Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 49,537 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WGV 303A, 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 55 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 WGV 303A registered?

WGV 303A is a 1971 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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