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4618 KX

1963 Austin Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,686 mi
Last recorded80,686 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1963 Austin Mini Cooper37,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4618 KX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 80,686 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 80,685 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 80,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside top suspension rubbers insecure (will fail next year)

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

Slight bind on nearside rear brake

Slight twist in offside front brake flexy hose

Slightly low foot and handbrake efforts on nearside rear

Unable to test standard of welding repairs due to underseal/access

Fail 22 Mar 2012 80,617 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside top suspension rubbers insecure (will fail next year)

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

Slight bind on nearside rear brake

Slight twist in offside front brake flexy hose

Slightly low foot and handbrake efforts on nearside rear

Unable to test standard of welding repairs due to underseal/access

Pass 18 Nov 2009 80,612 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r foot & handbrake low force.

o/s/f brake slow

Fail 17 Nov 2009 80,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r foot & handbrake low force.

o/s/f brake slow

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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4618 KX is a 1963 Austin Mini Cooper in Green with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1963 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 37,664 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 4618 KX, 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 63 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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4618 KX is a 1963 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 July 1963.

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