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FRS 39D

1966 Austin Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,047 mi
Last recorded58,047 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1966 Austin Mini Cooper38,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRS 39D
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 58,047 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front inner face corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside front hub upper joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 56,354 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2021 56,354 miles

Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 55,977 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 55,976 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured and functionality of the braking system is affected Floor cracked (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 55,460 miles

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

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 55,460 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop offside and nearside (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 54,496 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 54,496 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,149 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,991 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 43,193 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 50,097 miles

Oil leak

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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FRS 39D is a 1966 Austin Mini Cooper in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1966 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 38,161 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 FRS 39D, 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 60 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FRS 39D registered?

FRS 39D is a 1966 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 July 1966.

Is FRS 39D safe to buy?

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