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NHA 243M

1973 Morris Mini 1000

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,758 mi
Last recorded40,758 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini 100053,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHA 243M
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 40,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 40,450 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 Sep 2017 40,439 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired both outer sill lower edges (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inside boot floor (2.4.A.3)

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2016 40,184 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 40,178 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 39,959 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,596 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 39,583 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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NHA 243M is a 1973 Morris Mini 1000 in Black with a 1,275cc 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 NHA 243M, 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 NHA 243M registered?

NHA 243M is a 1973 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 9 August 1973.

Is NHA 243M safe to buy?

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