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GRL 163D

1966 Morris Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,381 mi
Last recorded44,381 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1966 Morris Mini Cooper29,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRL 163D
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 44,381 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 43,995 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 43,929 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 43,862 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 43,771 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 43,606 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 43,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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GRL 163D is a 1966 Morris Mini Cooper in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GRL 163D, 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

How do I check the history of GRL 163D?

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What year was GRL 163D registered?

GRL 163D is a 1966 Morris Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 July 1966.

Is GRL 163D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRL 163D shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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