CarVerify

Free Car Check

VRV 787

1960 Morris Mini Minor

Red Petrol 850cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

510 mi
Last recorded510 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1960 Morris Mini Minor37,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Morris
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRV 787
MakeMorris
ModelMini Minor
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
View full Morris Mini Minor reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 510 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 428 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 336 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 202 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 183 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 157 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 7 miles

New speedo fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2018 8,012 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 7,989 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 7,687 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 7,659 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 7,538 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 7,521 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 7,518 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2010 7,518 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 7,508 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 7,426 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 7,425 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 7,242 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 6,530 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 6,449 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Minor?

Based on 1,093 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
207
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 24
brake recording little or no effort 23
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 20
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17
Full Morris Mini Minor reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VRV 787 is a 1960 Morris Mini Minor in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1960 Morris Mini Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 37,450 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini Minor fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VRV 787, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 66 years old, this Morris Mini Minor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VRV 787?

You can check the full history of VRV 787 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VRV 787 registered?

VRV 787 is a 1960 Morris Mini Minor, first registered on 28 July 1960.

Is VRV 787 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRV 787 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRV 787 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VRV 787. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.