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RAH 308F

1968 Austin Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

68,927 mi
Last recorded68,927 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1968 Austin Mini Cooper49,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAH 308F
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 68,927 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 66,820 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 66,820 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 66,025 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 66,025 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 65,951 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 65,771 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 65,388 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 64,868 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 63,818 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 63,126 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 62,720 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 61,221 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 60,434 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 59,833 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 58,561 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,144 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 57,139 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,936 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 53,803 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 53,480 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 52,977 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 52,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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RAH 308F is a 1968 Austin Mini Cooper in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RAH 308F, 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 RAH 308F registered?

RAH 308F is a 1968 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 December 1968.

Is RAH 308F safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAH 308F shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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