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YHK 726L

1973 Morris Mini

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

80,990 mi
Last recorded80,990 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini46,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHK 726L
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 80,990 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 80,991 miles

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2017 80,990 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2016 80,990 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 80,990 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 80,990 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 80,993 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 80,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 80,990 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 80,990 miles

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 80,990 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 80,990 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 80,990 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 80,990 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

couple of small hairline cracks in steering wheel.

inner c.v boot split.

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 80,990 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 80,990 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 80,990 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 80,990 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 80,990 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 80,990 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 80,990 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 80,990 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 80,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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YHK 726L is a 1973 Morris Mini in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1973 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 46,894 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 YHK 726L, 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 53 years old, this Morris Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YHK 726L registered?

YHK 726L is a 1973 Morris Mini, first registered on 9 March 1973.

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