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ESL 772

1962 Austin Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,114 mi
Last recorded62,114 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1962 Austin Mini Cooper52,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESL 772
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,114 miles

Nearside cv boot starting to perish

Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,114 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,114 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 62,114 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,114 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,114 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 62,114 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 62,114 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 62,114 miles

WE HAVE TOPPED UP ENGINE OIL AND TIGHTENED UP ENGINE BACKPLATES

Fail 18 May 2012 62,114 miles

WE HAVE TOPPED UP ENGINE OIL AND TIGHTENED UP ENGINE BACKPLATES

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 62,114 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 62,114 miles

Front pad anti rattle plates missing

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 62,114 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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ESL 772 is a 1962 Austin Mini Cooper in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1962 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 52,292 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 ESL 772, 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 64 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 ESL 772 registered?

ESL 772 is a 1962 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 July 1962.

Is ESL 772 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESL 772 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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