1966 Hillman Minx 1.7L Petrol · LPE 187D
1966 Hillman Minx (1.7L, petrol). First registered 08 Feb 1966. Recorded mileage 61,843 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- HILLMAN MINX
- Year / Origin
- 1966 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LPE 187D Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2023
- 61,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LPE 187D MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1966 Hillman Minx (LPE 187D) between May 2023 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe across the axle (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”.
LPE 187D Mileage History
- 10/05/202361,827 mi
- 15/05/202361,843 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 1,171 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Hillman Hillman Minx
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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