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OWK 492M

1973 Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,392 mi
Last recorded78,392 miles
Recorded on3 May 2007
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini 100053,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWK 492M
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2007 78,392 miles

although this car has met the legal requirements i and another tester feel it has an unsatisfactory braking system especially when road tested.It also has an oil leak and the engine mount clonks badly.

Fail 10 Jan 2007 78,576 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 78,008 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 78,008 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

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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OWK 492M is a 1973 Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OWK 492M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OWK 492M registered?

OWK 492M is a 1973 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 27 September 1973.

Is OWK 492M safe to buy?

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