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7617 R

1963 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,620 mi
Last recorded87,620 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1963 Austin Mini46,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7617 R
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 87,620 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 83,173 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 83,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering subframe (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 78,395 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 73,519 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 69,779 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 69,765 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 May 2012 66,578 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 66,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s and n/s outer sills 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Pass 30 May 2011 63,615 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 61,793 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2010

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,198 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 56,141 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 52,162 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 47,336 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 47,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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7617 R is a 1963 Austin Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1963 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 46,423 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 7617 R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 63 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 7617 R registered?

7617 R is a 1963 Austin Mini, first registered on 7 June 1963.

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