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VRE 111C

1965 Morris Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,160 mi
Last recorded72,160 miles
Recorded on3 May 2026
Typical for 1965 Morris Mini Cooper31,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRE 111C
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2026 72,160 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 72,157 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 72,017 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 71,694 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 71,694 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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VRE 111C is a 1965 Morris Mini Cooper in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VRE 111C, 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

How do I check the history of VRE 111C?

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What year was VRE 111C registered?

VRE 111C is a 1965 Morris Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 April 1965.

Is VRE 111C safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRE 111C shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRE 111C have outstanding finance?

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