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WVR 124L

1973 Morris Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,052 mi
Last recorded52,052 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini46,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVR 124L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 52,052 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 52,047 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 51,784 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 51,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 50,776 miles

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

hazards not working

Pass 7 Oct 2020 49,829 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 49,829 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 48,734 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 48,729 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor next to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor next to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 47,927 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,465 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 47,272 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 47,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,804 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 46,435 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 46,404 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 45,562 miles

some corrosion to o/s inner wing

some corrosion to subframe

some play in swivels

underside of vehicle repaired and covered in very thick underseal unable to check for corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2011 45,557 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

some corrosion to o/s inner wing

some corrosion to subframe

some play in swivels

underside of vehicle repaired and covered in very thick underseal unable to check for corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 43,600 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,350 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 39,233 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 35,397 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 35,397 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 20,771 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 33,665 miles

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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WVR 124L is a 1973 Morris Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WVR 124L, 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.

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What year was WVR 124L registered?

WVR 124L is a 1973 Morris Mini, first registered on 15 March 1973.

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