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DFW 203C

1965 Morris Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,753 mi
Last recorded7,753 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1965 Morris Mini Cooper S34,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFW 203C
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2017 7,753 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2016 7,677 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 7,033 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 6,820 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 6,645 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 5,909 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 3,780 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside fronrt brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 9 Jun 2009 3,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 May 2008 477 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Cooper S?

Based on 3,162 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
208
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 92
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 66
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Stop lamp not working 55
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DFW 203C is a 1965 Morris Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1965 Morris Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 34,916 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DFW 203C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 61 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DFW 203C registered?

DFW 203C is a 1965 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 6 July 1965.

Is DFW 203C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFW 203C shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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