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OVS 866

1963 Hillman Super Minx

Black Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,835 mi
Last recorded66,835 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1963 Hillman Super Minx48,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVS 866
MakeHillman
ModelSuper Minx
Year1963
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,835 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 65,368 miles

ADVISE REMOVAL OF WHITEWALLS

AVISE ALL FUEL LINES AND BRAKE PIPES HAVE RUBBER SLEEVES ADDED TO STOP WEAR FROM METAL RETAINERS

N/S/R FUEL PIPE AND CLIP (FROM TANK) WRONG SIZE

N/S/R FUEL PIPE CLOSE TO EXHAUST

advise carb tune

advise new spade on dynamo

advise orange front indicators added

brake pedal anti slip worn

fuel neck seal perrished

h/lamp patts poor

indicator stalk poor to n/s

n/s/f jack point and lower wing corroding

n/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perrishing

temp repair to centre box

wiper arm pivots worn

Fail 11 May 2011 65,367 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

ADVISE REMOVAL OF WHITEWALLS

AVISE ALL FUEL LINES AND BRAKE PIPES HAVE RUBBER SLEEVES ADDED TO STOP WEAR FROM METAL RETAINERS

N/S/R FUEL PIPE AND CLIP (FROM TANK) WRONG SIZE

N/S/R FUEL PIPE CLOSE TO EXHAUST

advise carb tune

advise new spade on dynamo

advise orange front indicators added

brake pedal anti slip worn

fuel neck seal perrished

h/lamp patts poor

indicator stalk poor to n/s

n/s/f jack point and lower wing corroding

n/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perrishing

temp repair to centre box

wiper arm pivots worn

Fail 10 May 2011 65,362 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake pedal anti slip matt worn

battery insecure

ADVISE ORANGE FRONT INDICATORS ADDED FOR SAFETY, NOT REQUIRED PRE 1965

ADVISE REMOVAL OF WHITE WALL TRIMS BEFORE THEY EAT THE SIDEWALLS

ADVISE TEMP REPAIR TO CENTRE EX BOX

ALL SUSPENSION EYELET BUSHES PERRISHED BUT NO PLAY

ALL TYRES PERRISHED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FUEL HOSE AND CLIP FROM TANK WRONG SIZE

H/LAMPS AND MOUNTINGS POOR

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

REAR BRAKE INBALANCE

WARP ON N/S/R DRUM

advise carb set up (hunts)

batt terminals not fully home

fuel filler flap lost x1 pivot mount

fuel filler seal starting to split

indicator stalk poor to n/s (suspect spring gone weak)

minor o/s/r lamp earth fault

spade connector on dynamo poor, advise replacement

Fail 4 May 2011 65,356 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

ADVISE ORANGE FRONT INDICATORS ADDED FOR SAFETY, NOT REQUIRED PRE 1965

ADVISE REMOVAL OF WHITE WALL TRIMS BEFORE THEY EAT THE SIDEWALLS

ALL SUSPENSION EYELET BUSHES PERRISHED BUT NO PLAY

ALL TYRES PERRISHED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

REAR BRAKE INBALANCE

WARP ON N/S/R DRUM

advise carb set up (hunts)

batt terminals not fully home

battery insecure

brake pedal anti slip matt worn

fuel filler flap lost x1 pivot mount

fuel filler seal starting to split

indicator stalk poor to n/s (suspect spring gone weak)

minor o/s/r lamp earth fault

spade connector on dynamo poor, advise replacement

Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,966 miles

How Reliable is the Hillman Super Minx?

Based on 2,055 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
325
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 81
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
brake recording little or no effort 59
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 55
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 51
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OVS 866 is a 1963 Hillman Super Minx in Black with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1963 Hillman Super Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 48,621 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 Hillman Super Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OVS 866, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Super Minx typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 63 years old, this Hillman Super Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OVS 866 registered?

OVS 866 is a 1963 Hillman Super Minx, first registered on 18 April 1963.

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