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EPR 165D

1966 Morris Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1070cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,274 mi
Last recorded25,274 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1966 Morris Mini50,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPR 165D
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1966
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,070cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 25,274 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 25,056 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 25,056 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 25,036 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 340 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 338 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 135 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini?

Based on 11,174 MOT tests across 1,713 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 480
brake recording little or no effort 405
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 363
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 299
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 290
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EPR 165D is a 1966 Morris Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,070cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1966 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 50,754 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EPR 165D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 60 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EPR 165D registered?

EPR 165D is a 1966 Morris Mini, first registered on 2 May 1966.

Is EPR 165D safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPR 165D shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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