MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,814 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside outer sill corroding
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer sill corroding
Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f washer part blocked
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1000?
Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 1,045 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MHC 973L is a 1973 Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 MHC 973L, 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 MHC 973L registered?
MHC 973L is a 1973 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 5 January 1973.
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