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XBW 387M

1973 Morris Mini 1275 GT

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,758 mi
Last recorded40,758 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini 1275 GT23,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBW 387M
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2025 40,758 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 40,706 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 40,549 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 40,378 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 40,169 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 39,955 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 39,625 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 39,233 miles

Offside Rear floor

Pass 2 Oct 2017 38,377 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 38,085 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 37,840 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 37,568 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 37,157 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 37,066 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 36,770 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 36,112 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 34,855 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,052 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,484 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 31,267 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 834 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
brake recording little or no effort 26
parking brake recording little or no effort 23
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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XBW 387M is a 1973 Morris Mini 1275 GT in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 23,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XBW 387M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XBW 387M?

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What year was XBW 387M registered?

XBW 387M is a 1973 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 14 August 1973.

Is XBW 387M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBW 387M shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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