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P861 OGO

1996 Morris Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

54,992 mi
Last recorded54,992 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 OGO
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 54,992 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 54,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 54,953 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 54,950 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 54,828 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened from lower arm to subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 54,824 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened from lower arm to subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 54,812 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point / floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery tray corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 54,337 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 54,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 51,079 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,071 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 48,628 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 48,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion in o/s boot floor

fan blades insecure

hazard warning switch faulty

Pass 18 Dec 2012 47,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant outer fan blade insecure

front wiper blades deteriorated slightly

nearside rear body corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 46,056 miles

both sills have been stitched along the bottom

front number plate is seperating

mainbeam warning lamp is not working

rear number plate is honeycombed

Fail 20 Dec 2010 46,056 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sills have been stitched along the bottom

front number plate is seperating

mainbeam warning lamp is not working

rear number plate is honeycombed

Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2008 44,493 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 43,681 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 43,668 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 42,531 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion starting to offside and nearside outer sill areas at front of vehicle

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 17 Oct 2006 42,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion starting to offside and nearside outer sill areas at front of vehicle

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

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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P861 OGO is a 1996 Morris Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P861 OGO, 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 30 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P861 OGO is a 1996 Morris Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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