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VL 11

1987 Mini Moke

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

17,048 mi
Last recorded17,048 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Mini Moke16,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVL 11
MakeMini
ModelMoke
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 17,048 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 17,038 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 17,036 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 17,037 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 17,029 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 17,024 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 17,019 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing/splitting

Pass 20 Jun 2018 16,925 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 16,890 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 16,872 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 16,855 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 16,750 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 16,630 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 16,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 17,727 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 16,627 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 16,624 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 31 Mar 2010 16,621 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 16,611 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 16,601 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 16,581 miles

very slight offside rear wheel buckle

Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,573 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 16,573 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Moke?

Based on 1,705 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
196
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 56
Stop lamp not working 50
brake recording little or no effort 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 35
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VL 11 is a 1987 Mini Moke in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1987 Mini Moke models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 16,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Moke fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VL 11, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Moke typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 39 years old, this Mini Moke is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VL 11?

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What year was VL 11 registered?

VL 11 is a 1987 Mini Moke, first registered on 12 October 1987.

Is VL 11 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VL 11 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VL 11 have outstanding finance?

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