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MPJ 318L

1972 Morris Mini 1000

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,476 mi
Last recorded52,476 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Morris Mini 100045,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPJ 318L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,476 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 52,476 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 52,447 miles

ALL tyres cracking between treads

Fail 28 Apr 2016 52,447 miles

ALL tyres cracking between treads

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 52,355 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 52,352 miles

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

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

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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MPJ 318L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000 in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 45,144 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 MPJ 318L, 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 54 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 MPJ 318L registered?

MPJ 318L is a 1972 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is MPJ 318L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPJ 318L shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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