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LOT 865L

1973 Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,595 mi
Last recorded84,595 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini 100053,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOT 865L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 84,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2010 84,595 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 82,989 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2009 82,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 82,033 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 82,033 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 81,031 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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LOT 865L is a 1973 Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 LOT 865L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LOT 865L registered?

LOT 865L is a 1973 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 6 February 1973.

Is LOT 865L safe to buy?

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