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387 LWL

1961 Morris Mini

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,954 mi
Last recorded70,954 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1961 Morris Mini39,497 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration387 LWL
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,954 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,954 miles

Engine has very bad misfire

Oil leak

Surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle in several areas

Pass 7 Nov 2014 70,950 miles

Nearside front floor holed and corroded

Oil leak

Surface corrosion on the body and subframes

Fail 6 Nov 2014 70,950 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside front floor holed and corroded

Oil leak

Surface corrosion on the body and subframes

Pass 5 Nov 2013 70,938 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 26 Oct 2013 70,938 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 70,935 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 70,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,552 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 70,552 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 75,412 miles

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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387 LWL is a 1961 Morris Mini in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1961 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 39,497 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 387 LWL, 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 65 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 387 LWL registered?

387 LWL is a 1961 Morris Mini, first registered on 9 May 1961.

Is 387 LWL safe to buy?

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