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DYB 810C

1965 Austin Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

5,849 mi
Last recorded5,849 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S38,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYB 810C
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 5,849 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 4,769 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 4,611 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 3,935 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 3,657 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 32,558 miles

Advise windscreen washers weak but are acceptable.

Nearside Front Advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2015 2,886 miles

Nearside Rear advise slight wheel bearing noise

advise no rear seats fitted

advise nut missing on gear shift mount

advise rear exhaust mount broken

advise slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Sep 2015 28,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear advise slight wheel bearing noise

advise no rear seats fitted

advise nut missing on gear shift mount

advise rear exhaust mount broken

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2014 3,318 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 12 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in nearside steering rack end joint

Fail 24 May 2013 12 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in nearside steering rack end joint

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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DYB 810C is a 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DYB 810C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DYB 810C registered?

DYB 810C is a 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 May 1965.

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