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FTO 700C

1965 Austin Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,262 mi
Last recorded13,262 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1965 Austin Mini Cooper18,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTO 700C
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 13,262 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 11,791 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 11,360 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 11,129 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 10,958 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 10,958 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 10,634 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 10,192 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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FTO 700C is a 1965 Austin Mini Cooper in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTO 700C, 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.

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What year was FTO 700C registered?

FTO 700C is a 1965 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 October 1965.

Is FTO 700C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTO 700C shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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