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YMS 417K

1972 Morris Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,103 mi
Last recorded79,103 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMS 417K
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 79,103 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 79,023 miles

advise front discs

advise o/s rear hand brake swivell

advise os front top balljiont

Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,030 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 78,999 miles

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

o/s/r tyre flat spot

Pass 2 Jul 2014 78,896 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 78,675 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,000 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 78,000 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 77,546 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 76,909 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 57,825 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 75,822 miles

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

play on rack ends

Pass 11 Jun 2008 75,167 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 74,007 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 74,007 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 74,000 miles

slight play on o/s/f steering rack ; slight play on o/s/f wheel bearing

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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YMS 417K is a 1972 Morris Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YMS 417K, 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.

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What year was YMS 417K registered?

YMS 417K is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is YMS 417K safe to buy?

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