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184 COU

1961 Austin Mini

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,760 mi
Last recorded49,760 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1961 Austin Mini44,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration184 COU
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 49,760 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 49,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 49,539 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 49,214 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 49,154 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 49,007 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,939 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 48,939 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside and nearside front tyres perished and cracking on side walls

Fail 2 Dec 2009 48,441 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of cracking on the side walls

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 48,441 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of cracking on the side walls

Pass 13 Nov 2008 47,247 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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184 COU is a 1961 Austin Mini in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1961 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 44,133 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 184 COU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 184 COU?

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What year was 184 COU registered?

184 COU is a 1961 Austin Mini, first registered on 23 September 1961.

Is 184 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 184 COU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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