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FWS 780D

1966 Austin Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,014 mi
Last recorded89,014 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1966 Austin Mini Cooper S25,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWS 780D
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 89,014 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 88,959 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,825 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,561 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 88,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 87,585 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 87,270 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 87,087 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 86,620 miles

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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FWS 780D is a 1966 Austin Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FWS 780D, 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 FWS 780D registered?

FWS 780D is a 1966 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 May 1966.

Is FWS 780D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWS 780D shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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