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TUL 883M

1973 Morris Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

30,350 mi
Last recorded30,350 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1973 Morris Mini 1275 GT23,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUL 883M
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 30,350 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 30,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 26,622 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 26,618 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Playy nearside steering arn

Pass 16 Oct 2010 25,705 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 2 Aug 2010 25,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside front wheel difficult to spin

offside rear and nearside front tyre outer sidewalls perished

Pass 3 Jul 2009 23,420 miles

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 22,731 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 22,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 834 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
brake recording little or no effort 26
parking brake recording little or no effort 23
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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TUL 883M is a 1973 Morris Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1973 Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 23,384 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TUL 883M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TUL 883M registered?

TUL 883M is a 1973 Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 2 August 1973.

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