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FAJ 986D

1966 Austin Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

5,982 mi
Last recorded5,982 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 1966 Austin Mini Cooper S25,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAJ 986D
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 5,982 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))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 5,575 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 5,255 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle underside under-sealed

Pass 24 Feb 2017 4,986 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 4,894 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 4,757 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 4,479 miles

Horn sounds harsh recommend replacing

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 41,842 miles

nearside steering arm has slight play

Fail 4 Feb 2013 41,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2012 38,895 miles

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

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

fuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated

slight play on offside front wheel

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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FAJ 986D is a 1966 Austin Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1966 Austin Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 25,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FAJ 986D, 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 60 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FAJ 986D registered?

FAJ 986D is a 1966 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 4 February 1966.

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