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657 NVO

1962 Austin Mini Cooper

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,005 mi
Last recorded53,005 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1962 Austin Mini Cooper52,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration657 NVO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1962
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,005 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2007 53,001 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2006 52,584 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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657 NVO is a 1962 Austin Mini Cooper in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 657 NVO, 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 657 NVO registered?

657 NVO is a 1962 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 June 1962.

Is 657 NVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 657 NVO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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