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BUX 773L

1973 Morris Mini 1000

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,376 mi
Last recorded4,376 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini 100053,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUX 773L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 4,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 43,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 4,370 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 4,370 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 4,333 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 4,324 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 4,183 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 3,858 miles

gearbox oil leak from selector shaft

Fail 26 Nov 2007 3,858 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox oil leak from selector shaft

Pass 9 Sep 2006 3,377 miles

N/S/FRONT TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BUX 773L is a 1973 Morris Mini 1000 in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1973 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 53,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BUX 773L, 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 53 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BUX 773L registered?

BUX 773L is a 1973 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is BUX 773L safe to buy?

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