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FDD 624C

1965 Austin Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

8,325 mi
Last recorded8,325 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1965 Austin Mini Cooper18,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDD 624C
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 8,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished in tread.

Offside Rear Tyre perished slightly in tread.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 8,284 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 7,892 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 7,708 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 7,708 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 7,595 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 7,346 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 7,252 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 7,244 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear o/s wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear tyres perishing

water leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 6,849 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 6,432 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 6,430 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 6,299 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 6,299 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 5,983 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 5,874 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 5,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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FDD 624C is a 1965 Austin Mini Cooper in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1965 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 18,525 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 FDD 624C, 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 61 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 FDD 624C registered?

FDD 624C is a 1965 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 October 1965.

Is FDD 624C safe to buy?

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