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KJE 818G

1968 Austin Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,468 mi
Last recorded7,468 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1968 Austin Mini Cooper49,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJE 818G
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 7,468 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 6,518 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 5,599 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 4,008 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 3,056 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 2,129 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 2,125 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016
Pass 28 Apr 2014 2,183 miles

extensive areas of vehicle structure welded and under sealed appeared ok at test.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 2,077 miles

all welded repairs heavily undersealed,some repairs carried out from inside vehicle

Fail 11 Mar 2013 2,077 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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KJE 818G is a 1968 Austin Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1968 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 49,795 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 KJE 818G, 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 58 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 KJE 818G registered?

KJE 818G is a 1968 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 September 1968.

Is KJE 818G safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJE 818G shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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