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AYE 836H

1969 Austin Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,665 mi
Last recorded69,665 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1969 Austin Mini Cooper38,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYE 836H
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,665 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 69,565 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 69,250 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

ignition warning light on

no hazard or fog lights fitted

no rear seatbelts fitted

seats do not secure down as standard

underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Dec 2011 69,240 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

no hazard or fog lights fitted

no rear seatbelts fitted

offside wiper is slightly split

seats do not secure down as standard

underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Dec 2010 69,214 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no rear seat belts, rear fog light or hazard lights

underneath of vehicle heavily wax oiled

Pass 9 Nov 2009 69,188 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion n/sr boot area suspension mnt perscribed area

no rear seat belts no rear fog light no wing repeaters no hazards front seats not secured [age related excempt]

play steering top colmn bush

Fail 9 Nov 2009 69,188 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion n/sr boot area suspension mnt perscribed area

no rear seat belts no rear fog light no wing repeaters no hazards front seats not secured [age related excempt]

play steering top colmn bush

Pass 10 Nov 2008 69,095 miles

1 no rear fog light fitted 2 no hazards fitted 3 front seats do not secure

Pass 10 Nov 2007 68,920 miles

o/s and n/s front seats do not secure at rear play in steering colmn bush play in n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings

Battery insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2006 68,829 miles

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearings.slight grease leak from o/s/f outer cv gaiter and lower and upper front ball joint gaiters

Pass 14 Sep 2005 68,589 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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AYE 836H is a 1969 Austin Mini Cooper in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1969 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 38,892 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 AYE 836H, 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 57 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AYE 836H registered?

AYE 836H is a 1969 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 5 September 1969.

Is AYE 836H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYE 836H shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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