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POV 585G

1988 Morris Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

18,926 mi
Last recorded18,926 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOV 585G
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 18,926 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 17,880 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 17,628 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 17,299 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 17,153 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 17,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 16,939 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 16,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 16,709 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 16,708 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 16,367 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 15,963 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,463 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 14,144 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 13,682 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 13,681 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 Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 13,065 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 13,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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POV 585G is a 1988 Morris Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 POV 585G, 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 38 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was POV 585G registered?

POV 585G is a 1988 Morris Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 May 1988.

Is POV 585G safe to buy?

The MOT history for POV 585G shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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