1972 Morris MINI 1.0L Petrol · EAD 545L
1972 Morris MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1972. Recorded mileage 27,915 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MORRIS MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1972
- Engine
- 998cc
EAD 545L Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2023
- 27,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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EAD 545L Mileage History
- 04/10/202125,816 mi
- 05/10/202126,816 mi+1,000 mi
- 05/08/202226,501 mi-315 mi
- 21/08/202327,915 mi+1,414 mi
- 23/08/202327,915 mi
Average of roughly 1,115 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
EAD 545L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Morris Mini (EAD 545L) between October 2021 and August 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Offside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i”.
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