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4880 KD

1962 Austin Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,083 mi
Last recorded6,083 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1962 Austin Mini Cooper52,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4880 KD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 6,083 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 5,472 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 5,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 5,310 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 5,310 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 5,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 May 2013 5,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2012 5,047 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 4,841 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 4,436 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 4,022 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 3,835 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 3,370 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 2,724 miles

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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4880 KD is a 1962 Austin Mini Cooper in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 4880 KD, 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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4880 KD is a 1962 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 November 1962.

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