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GFS 982D

1966 Morris Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,704 mi
Last recorded55,704 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1966 Morris Mini Cooper29,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFS 982D
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 55,704 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 55,685 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,663 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,597 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 55,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,262 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 48,121 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,764 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,338 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 47,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 47,288 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 47,272 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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GFS 982D is a 1966 Morris Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1966 Morris Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 29,969 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 GFS 982D, 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 60 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 GFS 982D registered?

GFS 982D is a 1966 Morris Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 May 1966.

Is GFS 982D safe to buy?

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