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WGC 947F

1968 Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,579 mi
Last recorded50,579 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1968 Morris Mini 100048,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGC 947F
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 50,579 miles

front suspension clearance with bump stops is only just adequate

lower steering column attachment feels slightly loose

slight freeplay detected at steering wheel

Pass 2 Jul 2015 50,242 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 49,944 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 49,932 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

horn tone poor

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

after market brake servo fitted not connected

slight end float felt at steering wheel

Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,853 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 49,602 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,213 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,649 miles

front tyres craking on walls

Pass 7 Apr 2006 47,954 miles

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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WGC 947F is a 1968 Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1968 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 48,732 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 WGC 947F, 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 58 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 WGC 947F registered?

WGC 947F is a 1968 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 25 July 1968.

Is WGC 947F safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGC 947F shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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