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1962 Austin Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

38,414 mi
Last recorded38,414 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1962 Austin Mini Cooper52,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration273 YUK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 38,414 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 38,173 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 37,410 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 37,407 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 37,402 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine gauge line leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Main beam tell tale working the wrong way round

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,554 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel

Offside Front slight roughness in rotation

Fail 5 Jul 2016 36,554 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings excessive crrosion on sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front slight play in wheel

Offside Front slight roughness in rotation

Pass 23 Jun 2015 35,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 35,777 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,728 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 33,373 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,780 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 32,774 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper?

Based on 4,144 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
brake recording little or no effort 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 127
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 88
parking brake recording little or no effort 84
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273 YUK is a 1962 Austin Mini Cooper in Green with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1962 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 52,292 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 Cooper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 273 YUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 64 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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273 YUK is a 1962 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 June 1962.

Is 273 YUK safe to buy?

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