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XJE 410L

1973 Morris Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,761 mi
Last recorded60,761 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini 100053,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJE 410L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 60,761 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 60,763 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 60,761 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,761 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,761 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 60,761 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front outer cv joints play

no rear seat belts fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2007 60,761 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tailgate hinge broken

offside obligatory mirror damaged (not seriously affecting view to rear)

offside rear fog light not working

slight play in both sides front inner driveshaft joints

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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XJE 410L is a 1973 Morris Mini 1000 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 53,946 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 XJE 410L, 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 53 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 XJE 410L registered?

XJE 410L is a 1973 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is XJE 410L safe to buy?

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