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XKY 285L

1972 Morris Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,485 mi
Last recorded95,485 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 1275 GT30,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKY 285L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 May 2019 95,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 94,638 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2013 94,579 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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XKY 285L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 30,644 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 XKY 285L, 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 54 years old, this Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XKY 285L registered?

XKY 285L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 14 September 1972.

Is XKY 285L safe to buy?

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