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515 RHU

1962 Austin Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,369 mi
Last recorded81,369 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1962 Austin Mini Cooper52,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration515 RHU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 81,369 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 81,329 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 81,325 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 80,844 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 80,293 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 80,020 miles

indicator flashing rate a little slow

Pass 6 Jun 2011 79,545 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 78,748 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 78,013 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 77,736 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s headlamp has a beam bender fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2007 77,475 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 76,776 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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515 RHU is a 1962 Austin Mini Cooper in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 515 RHU, 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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What year was 515 RHU registered?

515 RHU is a 1962 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 November 1962.

Is 515 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 515 RHU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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