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BMD 659A

1963 Morris Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,868 mi
Last recorded50,868 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2006
Typical for 1963 Morris Mini Cooper36,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMD 659A
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2006 50,868 miles

Rear brake application slighlty uneven

Fail 24 Apr 2006 50,868 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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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BMD 659A is a 1963 Morris Mini Cooper in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BMD 659A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BMD 659A?

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What year was BMD 659A registered?

BMD 659A is a 1963 Morris Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 May 1963.

Is BMD 659A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMD 659A shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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