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HGL 286H

1969 Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

3,518 mi
Last recorded3,518 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1969 Morris Mini 100047,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGL 286H
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2017 3,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor pan (3.6.C.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail under engine mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 3,451 miles

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

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

when vehicle has been left tick over for a time, there a build of blue smoke

Pass 19 Sep 2014 99,403 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight play on nearside and offside upper trunions

Fail 17 Sep 2014 99,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight play on nearside and offside upper trunions

Pass 3 Jan 2013 97,308 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear spring shackle eyes close to chassis

Fail 4 Jan 2012 93,230 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight binding on both rear brakes

Pass 4 Jan 2012 93,230 miles

slight binding on both rear brakes

Pass 28 Jan 2011 92,608 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 92,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 92,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 92,094 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 92,068 miles

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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HGL 286H is a 1969 Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1969 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 47,946 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 HGL 286H, 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 57 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HGL 286H is a 1969 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 21 November 1969.

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