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DUV 868C

1965 Morris Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,351 mi
Last recorded81,351 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1965 Morris Mini Cooper31,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUV 868C
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 81,351 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 81,329 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 81,276 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 81,267 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 81,260 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 81,230 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 81,201 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,113 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,045 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 81,022 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 80,976 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 80,944 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 80,918 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o\s and n\s front tie bars slightly bent

Fail 24 Jun 2011 80,916 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n\s rear tyre slightly worn and perished

o\s and n\s front tie bars slightly bent

o\s and n\s front track rod end dust covers split

slight play in n\s front ball pins

Pass 2 Jul 2010 80,844 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all shock absorber bushes perished

front number plate slightly insecure

front stabilizer bars slightly bent

play in upper steering column

slight play in n\s front ball pins

Fail 22 Jun 2010 80,842 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all shock absorber bushes perished

front number plate slightly insecure

front stabilizer bars slightly bent

play in upper steering column

slight play in n\s front ball pins

Pass 25 Jun 2009 80,813 miles

o/s front floor damaged rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2008 80,805 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front floor weak rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2007 80,772 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 80,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

wet conditions

Pass 30 Jun 2006 80,758 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 80,758 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

gearbox turet rear mount split

o/s light front side

o/s/f floor very weak rusty

rackpinion worn

steering column bushes worn

Pass 28 Jun 2005 80,659 miles

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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DUV 868C is a 1965 Morris Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DUV 868C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DUV 868C registered?

DUV 868C is a 1965 Morris Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 1965.

Is DUV 868C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUV 868C shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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