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PRS 525

1972 Austin Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,412 mi
Last recorded51,412 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini Cooper S41,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRS 525
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 51,412 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 51,349 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 51,265 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 51,257 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted roll pin missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 51,069 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 May 2020 50,869 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 50,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 50,560 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 50,543 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 50,529 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 50,051 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,010 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 49,884 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 49,884 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,431 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,100 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 48,529 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 48,519 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 48,178 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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PRS 525 is a 1972 Austin Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 41,789 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PRS 525, 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 54 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 PRS 525 registered?

PRS 525 is a 1972 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is PRS 525 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRS 525 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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