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RVW 986D

1966 Austin Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,687 mi
Last recorded46,687 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1966 Austin Mini Cooper S25,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVW 986D
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 46,687 miles

All four road tyres perishing.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 46,671 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2016 46,591 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 46,396 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 46,368 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 46,140 miles

OS rear footbrake has low efficiency compared to NS

Pass 4 Jul 2013 45,934 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 45,755 miles

Handbrake efficiency poor

Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,533 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 45,362 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,995 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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RVW 986D is a 1966 Austin Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1966 Austin Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 25,820 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 RVW 986D, 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 60 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RVW 986D?

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What year was RVW 986D registered?

RVW 986D is a 1966 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 13 July 1966.

Is RVW 986D safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVW 986D shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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