1963 MINI 0.8L Petrol · DFH 162A
1963 MINI (0.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 1963. Recorded mileage 82,547 miles. MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1963 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DFH 162A Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2024
- 82,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DFH 162A MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1963 Mini Mini (DFH 162A) between August 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective BALL JOINT LOOSE IN HUB (5.3.6 (b))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DFH 162A Mileage History
- 10/08/202280,241 mi
- 28/11/202482,520 mi+2,279 mi
- 11/12/202482,546 mi+26 mi
- 11/12/202482,547 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 986 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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