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YVN 183K

1972 Morris Mini

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,692 mi
Last recorded110,692 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini46,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVN 183K
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 110,692 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 110,689 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 110,681 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 110,664 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 110,088 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 85,293 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

heavy undersealed

Pass 25 Apr 2007 84,821 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 84,821 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 84,819 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 84,816 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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YVN 183K is a 1972 Morris Mini in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YVN 183K, 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 YVN 183K registered?

YVN 183K is a 1972 Morris Mini, first registered on 10 April 1972.

Is YVN 183K safe to buy?

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