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BJG 427B

1964 Austin Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

16,213 mi
Last recorded16,213 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1964 Austin Mini Cooper35,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJG 427B
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 16,213 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 14,616 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 13,008 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 10,495 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 10,159 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 93,300 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 81,990 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 4,372 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 4,372 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 2,820 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 6,127 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 6,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 75,629 miles

advise o/s/f flex brake pipe close two drive shaft

Fail 16 Jul 2007 75,628 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

advise big wheels have been fitted to this car 145/80/10 where fitted during the test

advise o/s/f play in wheel bearing but not excessive

Pass 14 Jul 2006 73,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 37,699 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 87,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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BJG 427B is a 1964 Austin Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1964 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 35,756 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJG 427B, 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 62 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJG 427B registered?

BJG 427B is a 1964 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 June 1964.

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