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BHN 635B

1986 Austin Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

870 mi
Last recorded870 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHN 635B
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 437 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2025 437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 99,820 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 99,820 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 98,872 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 bulb off 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed at top clip (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed at top clip (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 98,872 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 bulb off 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed at top clip (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed at top clip (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 98,387 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed at top clip (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed at top clip (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 98,387 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed at top clip (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed at top clip (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure both bolts slack at front mountings (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 98,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 97,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 96,171 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 95,438 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 94,720 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 94,013 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 93,302 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 91,588 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 90,364 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 88,646 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 86,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 85,800 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 82,331 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 80,662 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 79,057 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 76,936 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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BHN 635B is a 1986 Austin Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BHN 635B, 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 40 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BHN 635B is a 1986 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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