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OGB 843M

1973 Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,263 mi
Last recorded46,263 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini 100053,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGB 843M
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 46,263 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 46,199 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 May 2013 46,199 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 46,146 miles

Air filter housing missing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2010 45,965 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 45,640 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 45,637 miles

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 45,399 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 44,799 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 44,176 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 42,795 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 42,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

REAR RADIUS ARM BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY. †N/S/F SEAT BELT SWIVEL/SPACER SIEZED.

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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OGB 843M is a 1973 Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OGB 843M, 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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OGB 843M is a 1973 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 7 November 1973.

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