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BOT 986C

1965 Morris Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

5,695 mi
Last recorded5,695 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1965 Morris Mini Cooper31,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOT 986C
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 5,695 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 4,838 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 3,940 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 2,780 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 1,617 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 615 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 91,096 miles

Nearside rear under wheel arch/body deteriorated.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 91,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside rear under wheel arch/body deteriorated.

Pass 5 May 2010 91,096 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 91,096 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 91,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 91,096 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 91,096 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BOT 986C is a 1965 Morris Mini Cooper in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1965 Morris Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 31,302 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 BOT 986C, 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 61 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 BOT 986C registered?

BOT 986C is a 1965 Morris Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 June 1965.

Is BOT 986C safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOT 986C shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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