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MON 577F

1968 Austin Mini Cooper

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,126 mi
Last recorded93,126 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1968 Austin Mini Cooper49,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMON 577F
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 93,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 93,114 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Pass 10 Aug 2016 92,777 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 92,685 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 92,943 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 92,387 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 92,387 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 92,288 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 91,690 miles

slight brake pull to offside

Pass 25 Jun 2010 90,960 miles

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

advise grease ball joints and suspension joints [slightly stiff]

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper?

Based on 4,144 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
brake recording little or no effort 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 127
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 88
parking brake recording little or no effort 84
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MON 577F is a 1968 Austin Mini Cooper in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1968 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 49,795 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MON 577F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 58 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MON 577F registered?

MON 577F is a 1968 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 March 1968.

Is MON 577F safe to buy?

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