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988 EWW

1963 Austin Mini Cooper S

Green Petrol 1071cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

9,179 mi
Last recorded9,179 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1963 Austin Mini Cooper S16,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration988 EWW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,071cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 9,179 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2025 9,171 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 9,153 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 9,146 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 9,137 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 9,118 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 9,108 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 9,096 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 9,087 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 9,073 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 9,063 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 9,052 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 9,035 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 9,012 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 8,992 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 8,982 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 89,726 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 89,726 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 8,961 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 89,469 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 8,936 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 8,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper S?

Based on 3,935 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
258
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 124
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Stop lamp not working 72
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 64
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
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988 EWW is a 1963 Austin Mini Cooper S in Green with a 1,071cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1963 Austin Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 16,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 988 EWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 63 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 988 EWW registered?

988 EWW is a 1963 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 25 June 1963.

Is 988 EWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 988 EWW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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