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4722 SC

1963 Austin Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1963 Austin Mini Cooper37,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4722 SC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 1 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 1 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 1 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 1 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 1 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 1 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 1 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 1 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

body has had extensive welding

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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4722 SC is a 1963 Austin Mini Cooper in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1963 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 37,664 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 4722 SC, 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 63 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 4722 SC registered?

4722 SC is a 1963 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 July 1963.

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