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PPW 277F

1968 Austin Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,959 mi
Last recorded99,959 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1968 Austin Mini Cooper49,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPW 277F
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 99,959 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 99,890 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 99,864 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 99,220 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 99,200 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2013 99,015 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 98,923 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 98,909 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 98,859 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 98,750 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 98,627 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 98,369 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 98,065 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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PPW 277F is a 1968 Austin Mini Cooper in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PPW 277F, 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.

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What year was PPW 277F registered?

PPW 277F is a 1968 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 May 1968.

Is PPW 277F safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPW 277F shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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