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997 KPX

1963 Austin Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,543 mi
Last recorded3,543 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1963 Austin Mini Cooper S16,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration997 KPX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 3,543 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 3,542 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 3,535 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 3,485 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 3,483 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 3,369 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 3,304 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 2,485 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 2,108 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 1,274 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 5 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 4 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Slight noise when nearside rear wheel rotated

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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997 KPX is a 1963 Austin Mini Cooper S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 997 KPX, 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 997 KPX registered?

997 KPX is a 1963 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 24 June 1963.

Is 997 KPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 997 KPX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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