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DMH 5A

1963 Austin Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

14,260 mi
Last recorded14,260 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 1963 Austin Mini Cooper37,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMH 5A
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 14,260 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 14,127 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 14,037 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 13,837 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front steering rack gaiter perished

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Nov 2017 13,576 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 13,412 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 12,957 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 12,818 miles

Oil leak

o/s of windscreen has some light scratches

some light corrosion to lower edge of o/s outer sill

Pass 17 Oct 2013 12,643 miles

very slight oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2013 12,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

very slight oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 12,507 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 12,094 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 10,548 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 8,950 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 7,745 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake hose close to tie bar

Pass 5 Jul 2007 6,480 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 5,202 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 4,024 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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DMH 5A is a 1963 Austin Mini Cooper in Green with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1963 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 37,664 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 DMH 5A, 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 63 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DMH 5A is a 1963 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 October 1963.

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