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424 BRX

1966 Austin Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,782 mi
Last recorded35,782 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1966 Austin Mini Cooper38,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration424 BRX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1966
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,782 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,958 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,713 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 34,328 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 34,327 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,220 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 33,694 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Oct 2011 33,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2010 32,338 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,126 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 31,742 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,507 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,332 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 30,956 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 30,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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424 BRX is a 1966 Austin Mini Cooper in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1966 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 38,161 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 424 BRX, 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 60 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 424 BRX registered?

424 BRX is a 1966 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 June 1966.

Is 424 BRX safe to buy?

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