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OVK 998F

1967 Austin Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,016 mi
Last recorded51,016 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1967 Austin Mini Cooper34,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVK 998F
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 51,016 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 51,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,009 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 51,009 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 51,009 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 51,009 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 51,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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OVK 998F is a 1967 Austin Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1967 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 34,181 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 OVK 998F, 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 59 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 OVK 998F registered?

OVK 998F is a 1967 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 December 1967.

Is OVK 998F safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVK 998F shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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