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RLU 103L

1973 Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,820 mi
Last recorded49,820 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini 100053,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLU 103L
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 49,820 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 49,787 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside 2-2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust rubber mount broken

slight corrosion on offside front floor

Fail 6 Jun 2016 49,787 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside 2-2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust rubber mount broken

slight corrosion on offside front floor

Pass 22 Aug 2014 49,606 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing low (2.5mm)

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 49,606 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust metal mounting bracket broken

front tyres wearing low (2.5mm)

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,314 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2012 49,303 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 40,746 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 40,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,601 miles

CO 7%

seat belt releaae buttons missing

some tyres cracking

tight spots in both front brakes

Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,522 miles

Both rear tyres are flat spotted.

Clutch is on verge of slipping.

Metal brake pipe from limiting valve to nearside rear hose is trapped behind exhaust mounting.

Nearside front suspension top ball joint has a small amount of lift.

Offside rear tyre is very low on pressure and is perishing between treads.

Rear exhaust mounting rubber is splitting.

Rear suspension radius arm bearings (both sides) have a small amount of play.

Vehicle is registered with DVLA as being first used on 01/07/1971, yet 'L' reg suffix wasn't introduced until 01/08/1972 ?

Fail 12 Jun 2008 40,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both rear tyres are flat spotted.

Clutch is on verge of slipping.

Metal brake pipe from limiting valve to nearside rear hose is trapped behind exhaust mounting.

Nearside front suspension top ball joint has a small amount of lift.

Offside rear tyre is very low on pressure and is perishing between treads.

Rear exhaust mounting rubber is splitting.

Rear suspension radius arm bearings (both sides) have a small amount of play.

Vehicle is registered with DVLA as being first used on 01/07/1971, yet 'L' reg suffix wasn't introduced until 01/08/1972 ?

Pass 5 Jun 2007 40,269 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 40,268 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) 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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RLU 103L is a 1973 Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RLU 103L, 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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RLU 103L is a 1973 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 5 June 1973.

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