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BFC 730C

1965 Morris Mini

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

908 mi
Last recorded908 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1965 Morris Mini29,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFC 730C
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 908 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 663 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 506 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 288 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 201 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 197 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 88 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 27 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 May 2009 99,760 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 99,759 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Morris Mini?

Based on 11,174 MOT tests across 1,713 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 480
brake recording little or no effort 405
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 363
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 299
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 290
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BFC 730C is a 1965 Morris Mini in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1965 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 29,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFC 730C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 61 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFC 730C registered?

BFC 730C is a 1965 Morris Mini, first registered on 19 May 1965.

Is BFC 730C safe to buy?

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