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AJB 4B

1965 Austin Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,956 mi
Last recorded4,956 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S38,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJB 4B
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 4,956 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 4,673 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

head lamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2016 1,007 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 957 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 943 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 694 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 347 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 291 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 91 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 55 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 55 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 6 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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AJB 4B is a 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 38,353 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJB 4B, 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 61 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 AJB 4B registered?

AJB 4B is a 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 10 May 1965.

Is AJB 4B safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJB 4B shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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