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XRA 642L

1972 Morris Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,210 mi
Last recorded37,210 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRA 642L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 37,210 miles

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

rear stop and tail lamp's dim. close to limit

Fail 11 Apr 2015 37,210 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear stop and tail lamp's dim. close to limit

Pass 5 Apr 2014 37,048 miles

clips for rear wheel cylinders not fitted properly

drive shaft hardy/spicer joints detieorating

fuel hose at rear perished

n/s/f sill/floor pan damaged slightly

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,960 miles

145/10. OF 3.5mm. OR 3,mm. NR 2mm. NF 3mm.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 36,958 miles

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

145/10. OF 3.5mm. OR 3,mm. NR 2mm. NF 3mm.

Pass 12 Sep 2009 36,634 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 32,298 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 34,041 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 34,031 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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XRA 642L is a 1972 Morris Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 46,752 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 XRA 642L, 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 54 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XRA 642L registered?

XRA 642L is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is XRA 642L safe to buy?

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