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773 DVJ

1963 Austin Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,299 mi
Last recorded16,299 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1963 Austin Mini Cooper S16,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration773 DVJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 16,299 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 16,096 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 16,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 15,730 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper S?

Based on 3,935 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
258
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 124
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Stop lamp not working 72
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 64
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
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773 DVJ is a 1963 Austin Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1963 Austin Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 16,096 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 S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 773 DVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was 773 DVJ registered?

773 DVJ is a 1963 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 23 August 1963.

Is 773 DVJ safe to buy?

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