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YFR 452L

1972 Morris Mini 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,850 mi
Last recorded58,850 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 100045,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFR 452L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 58,850 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 58,850 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 7,743 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 7,743 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 2,617 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 2,614 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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YFR 452L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 45,144 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 YFR 452L, 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 54 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YFR 452L?

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What year was YFR 452L registered?

YFR 452L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 6 November 1972.

Is YFR 452L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFR 452L shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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