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HAB 880C

1965 Austin Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,851 mi
Last recorded61,851 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S38,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAB 880C
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 61,851 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 61,851 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 61,754 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 61,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 61,276 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 61,274 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2017 61,089 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 60,898 miles

All four tyres perished

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2015 60,898 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

All four tyres perished

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 60,555 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,016 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 60,000 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 60,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 60,000 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 60,000 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre has unrepairable puncture

Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,871 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 59,591 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside steering has slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2008 59,459 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 17 Jun 2008 59,458 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

low brake performance readings but both front brakes locking.

Fail 17 Jun 2008 59,458 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 14 Jun 2007 59,211 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel smell under bonnet?

Pass 21 Jun 2006 58,764 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r handbrake cable very rusty on quadrant

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing?

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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HAB 880C is a 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HAB 880C, 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.

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What year was HAB 880C registered?

HAB 880C is a 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 23 July 1965.

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