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BHW 557A

1963 Austin Mini

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,813 mi
Last recorded79,813 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1963 Austin Mini46,423 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHW 557A
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 79,813 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 79,530 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 79,415 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 78,794 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 77,898 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 77,898 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 76,881 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 76,881 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 76,175 miles

small amount of play in nearside steering rack

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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BHW 557A is a 1963 Austin Mini in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1963 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 46,423 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHW 557A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 63 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BHW 557A registered?

BHW 557A is a 1963 Austin Mini, first registered on 6 November 1963.

Is BHW 557A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHW 557A shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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