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WPU 672L

1972 Morris Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

55,044 mi
Last recorded55,044 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPU 672L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 55,044 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 54,678 miles

Nearside Rear floor showing signs of corrosion

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

both sides rear valance showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2016 54,678 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear floor showing signs of corrosion

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

both sides rear valance showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2014 54,575 miles

Offside front sill corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear fog light not working

Fail 4 Aug 2014 54,575 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front sill corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear fog light not working

Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,086 miles

Drivers doorstep corroded, outside prescribed areas

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside floor corroded, outside prescribed areas

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 54,079 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Drivers doorstep corroded, outside prescribed areas

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

Offside floor corroded, outside prescribed areas

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,978 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,727 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 52,512 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 May 2010 52,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 51,915 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 May 2009 51,911 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 May 2008 50,407 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 50,407 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 May 2007 49,225 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 12 May 2006 47,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2006 47,994 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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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WPU 672L is a 1972 Morris Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 WPU 672L, 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 WPU 672L registered?

WPU 672L is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 9 November 1972.

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The MOT history for WPU 672L shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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