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720 EPY

1962 Morris Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,850 mi
Last recorded75,850 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1962 Morris Mini Cooper44,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration720 EPY
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 75,850 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 75,832 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 74,181 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 73,158 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 72,661 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 72,267 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,111 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 71,904 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 71,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 71,575 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,348 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 71,348 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,046 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 70,642 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 70,049 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,130 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 69,111 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 68,844 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 68,444 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 68,424 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inside of tread

Pass 13 May 2009 67,534 miles

advise on decelorometer brake test vehicle slightly pulling one way

Pass 8 May 2008 66,270 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 64,587 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 62,380 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Cooper?

Based on 3,420 MOT tests across 450 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
247
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
450
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
brake recording little or no effort 114
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 74
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64
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720 EPY is a 1962 Morris Mini Cooper in Grey with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1962 Morris Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 44,881 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini Cooper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 720 EPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 64 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 720 EPY registered?

720 EPY is a 1962 Morris Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 June 1962.

Is 720 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 720 EPY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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