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FKO 179D

1966 Morris Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

6,428 mi
Last recorded6,428 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1966 Morris Mini Cooper S31,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKO 179D
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 6,428 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 6,354 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH blades (3.4 (b) (i))

offside rear foot and hand brake effort a little low

offside rear shock absorber upper mounting weld partly broken away

Fail 10 Jun 2019 6,354 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH blades (3.4 (b) (i))

offside rear foot and hand brake effort a little low

offside rear shock absorber upper mounting weld partly broken away

Pass 1 Jun 2018 6,301 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

both front and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

offside rear foot and handbrake effort a little low

offside rear shock absorber upper mounting weld partly broken away

Pass 6 Jun 2017 6,260 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber top mounting partly broken away

play in nearside rear suspension arm frontmost bearing close to excessive

Fail 2 Jun 2017 6,259 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber top mounting partly broken away

play in nearside rear suspension arm frontmost bearing close to excessive

Fail 21 Oct 2014 5,540 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 5,540 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 47,773 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 4,688 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 4,496 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 4,490 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,430 miles

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

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

drive shaft u/j not good

front bump stops missing

Fail 3 Jun 2009 34,430 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

drive shaft u/j not good

front bump stops missing

Pass 27 May 2008 61,784 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrossion to floor offside front

play in rack

Fail 23 May 2008 61,782 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrossion to floor offside front

play in rack

Pass 24 May 2007 1,684 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 1,560 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 1,560 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Cooper S?

Based on 3,162 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
208
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 92
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 66
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Stop lamp not working 55
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FKO 179D is a 1966 Morris Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1966 Morris Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 31,268 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 S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FKO 179D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 60 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FKO 179D is a 1966 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 15 February 1966.

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