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NFO 966

1962 Morris Mini Minor

Multi-colour Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,291 mi
Last recorded113,291 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1962 Morris Mini Minor18,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFO 966
MakeMorris
ModelMini Minor
Year1962
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 113,291 miles

Central Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 113,291 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 113,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 11,329 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 11,329 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 11,329 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 11,329 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 11,329 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 11,329 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 11,329 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2008 11,329 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 11,329 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 11,329 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 11,329 miles

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 11,329 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Minor?

Based on 1,093 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
207
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 24
brake recording little or no effort 23
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 20
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17
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NFO 966 is a 1962 Morris Mini Minor in Multi-colour with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1962 Morris Mini Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 18,252 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 Minor fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NFO 966, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 64 years old, this Morris Mini Minor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NFO 966?

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What year was NFO 966 registered?

NFO 966 is a 1962 Morris Mini Minor, first registered on 5 December 1962.

Is NFO 966 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFO 966 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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