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WVJ 872K

1972 Morris Mini 1000

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,247 mi
Last recorded66,247 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 100045,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVJ 872K
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 66,247 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 66,244 miles

Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 66,051 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 65,712 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,712 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 64,618 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 64,488 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 1,045 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,045
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 434
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 314
brake recording little or no effort 312
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 244
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 227
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WVJ 872K is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000 in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 45,144 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 434 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WVJ 872K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WVJ 872K registered?

WVJ 872K is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 3 January 1972.

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