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SCV 272G

1969 Austin Mini Cooper

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

92,986 mi
Last recorded92,986 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1969 Austin Mini Cooper38,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCV 272G
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 92,986 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 92,017 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 90,790 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 89,845 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 88,796 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 87,855 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 87,088 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 86,065 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 85,673 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,001 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,404 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 84,342 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 83,750 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 82,422 miles

slight play in lower colum bush

Pass 8 Aug 2011 81,035 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in lower column bush

Pass 13 Aug 2010 80,410 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 80,403 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 79,943 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 79,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 79,902 miles

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

n/s/r back plate starting to rust

o/s h/brake cable starting to rust

Pass 14 Sep 2005 79,587 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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SCV 272G is a 1969 Austin Mini Cooper in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1969 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 38,892 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 SCV 272G, 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 57 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SCV 272G is a 1969 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 3 July 1969.

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