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BJT 160A

1963 Morris Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

85,787 mi
Last recorded85,787 miles
Recorded on3 May 2007
Typical for 1963 Morris Mini Cooper36,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJT 160A
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 May 2007 85,787 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 85,568 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 85,541 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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BJT 160A is a 1963 Morris Mini Cooper in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1963 Morris Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 36,549 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJT 160A, 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 63 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 BJT 160A registered?

BJT 160A is a 1963 Morris Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 July 1963.

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