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B966 XAE

1985 Mini Moke

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,159 mi
Last recorded76,159 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB966 XAE
MakeMini
ModelMoke
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 76,159 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn @ limit (2.2.2 (b))

corrosion starting o/s/f arch/floor but not yet to excess

rear exhaust mount starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Sep 2025 76,159 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn @ limit (2.2.2 (b))

corrosion starting o/s/f arch/floor but not yet to excess

rear exhaust mount starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Sep 2024 75,975 miles

corrosion starting o/s/f floor/body area but not yet to excess

o/s dip on lower mark and n/s dip on upper max mark

slight play in steering column bush

Pass 23 Jun 2023 75,459 miles

play in steering column top mount/bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2022 75,133 miles

play in steering column top mount/bearing

Pass 13 May 2021 74,655 miles

play in steering column top mount/bush

Pass 12 Jun 2019 73,822 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

brake pipe has minimal clearance with steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2018 73,183 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

brake pipe has minimal clearance of steering rack. not rubbing at time of test

front exhaust bracket loose but system still secure

n/s/f bumper to sub frame bush starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Apr 2018 73,173 miles

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

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

brake pipe has minimal clearance of steering rack. not rubbing at time of test. check again soon

front exhaust bracket loose

n/s/f bush behind bumper starting to come away from bonding

slight blue smoke at idle

Pass 29 Apr 2017 72,665 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play AT LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion starting various places under vehicle would advise wax oil

exhaust held up with wire

front to rear brake pipe has minimal clearance between front sub frame

Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,367 miles

bolt loose in gearbox bell housing

brake pedal rubber held on with cable tie but still secure

exhaust front mount broken and bolt loose but system still secure

exhaust has minor leak and starting to deteriorate

front suspension bush's starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust mounting starting to split/deteriorate

slight blue smoke under acceleration

Pass 28 Mar 2015 72,028 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

front suspension bushs starting to perrish

Fail 27 Mar 2015 72,026 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

front suspension bushs starting to perrish

Fail 23 Dec 2013 71,668 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber held on with cable tie but is secure

Pass 23 Dec 2013 71,668 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake pedal rubber held on with cable tie but is secure

Pass 14 Nov 2012 71,371 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 71,371 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 71,235 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 71,235 miles

Centre Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

carburettor flooding occasionally

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How Reliable is the Mini Moke?

Based on 1,705 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
196
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 56
Stop lamp not working 50
brake recording little or no effort 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 35
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B966 XAE is a 1985 Mini Moke in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

The most common reason a Mini Moke fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B966 XAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Moke typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 41 years old, this Mini Moke is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B966 XAE registered?

B966 XAE is a 1985 Mini Moke, first registered on 9 January 1985.

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