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ELA 587C

1965 Austin Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1071cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,819 mi
Last recorded55,819 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S38,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELA 587C
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,071cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 55,819 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 54,915 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 53,480 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 53,480 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 52,104 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 51,717 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,697 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 51,697 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2008 50,624 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 50,025 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 48,907 miles

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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ELA 587C is a 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,071cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 38,353 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 ELA 587C, 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 61 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELA 587C registered?

ELA 587C is a 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 6 April 1965.

Is ELA 587C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELA 587C shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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