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MCG 790L

1973 Morris Mini 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

70,000 mi
Last recorded70,000 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini 100053,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCG 790L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 May 2016 70,000 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill in several places (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill in several places (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

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

engine misfire

front to rear to fuel pipe corroding

gear change insecure

general underbody corrosion

general upper body corrosion

movement in both inner rack ends

o/s/f brake flexi perished

Pass 6 Aug 2013 70,000 miles

front to rear fuel pipe corroding

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

gear change mounting broken

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f floor area weak with rust

smoke from exhaust

Fail 31 Jul 2013 70,000 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroding

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

gear change mounting broken

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f floor area weak with rust

smoke from exhaust

Pass 19 Apr 2012 70,000 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 70,000 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 May 2011 70,000 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

slight play to n/s track rod end and steering rack end

Fail 4 May 2011 70,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

slight play to n/s/ track rod end and steering rack end

Fail 4 Mar 2008 70,000 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

offsiDE N/SIDE OUTER SILL BY SEAT BELT MOUNTS STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 3 Feb 2007 700,000 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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MCG 790L is a 1973 Morris Mini 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 MCG 790L, 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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MCG 790L is a 1973 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 2 April 1973.

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