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8129 PK

1962 Austin Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,120 mi
Last recorded57,120 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1962 Austin Mini Cooper52,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8129 PK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,120 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 57,020 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 56,483 miles

As previous VT32.

Fail 3 Sep 2007 56,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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8129 PK is a 1962 Austin Mini Cooper in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1962 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 52,292 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 8129 PK, 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 64 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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8129 PK is a 1962 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 1962.

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