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GBM 28N

1974 Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

80,000 mi
Last recorded80,000 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Morris Mini 100060,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBM 28N
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2017 80,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer/inner sill at front (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

horn push has been relocated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear subframe and all underside showing corrosion

Pass 7 May 2016 80,000 miles

Centre exhaust mount starting to split

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on the sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in steering rack bush

Fail 7 May 2016 80,000 miles

Centre exhaust mount starting to split

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on the sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in steering rack bush

Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,000 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

slight play in nearside rear radius arm

speedo not working

steering slightly stiff in operation

unable to asses undersealed areas

Fail 10 Aug 2011 80,000 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front seat belt slightly twisted

slight play in nearside rear radius arm

steering stiff in operation

unable to asses all undersealed areas

Pass 26 Jul 2010 78,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front n/s steering rack slight free play

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall,no cords exposed, advise replacement soon

offside rear brake showing low effort

offside rear tyre cracked on sidewall,no cords exposed. advise replacement

rear service brakes howing low effort

Fail 21 Jul 2010 78,585 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front n/s steering rack slight free play

Pass 5 Dec 2008 78,035 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 78,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 77,313 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 77,308 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 76,053 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 76,053 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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GBM 28N is a 1974 Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1974 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 60,034 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 434 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GBM 28N, 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 52 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 GBM 28N registered?

GBM 28N is a 1974 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 19 November 1974.

Is GBM 28N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBM 28N shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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