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SHV 937F

1968 Austin Mini Cooper

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,290 mi
Last recorded50,290 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1968 Austin Mini Cooper49,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHV 937F
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1968
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 50,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 50,284 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 49,921 miles

Evidence of fuel leak from pump area unable to prove if still leaking

Offside front floor/sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 30 Jul 2015 49,729 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 49,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Evidence of fuel leaks from carb float chambers.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front floor/sill corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,539 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake system modified from single to dual brake system

light rust to o/s front outer sill

n/s o/s front brake fexi hoses close to front suspension

Fail 27 Jun 2014 49,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

light rust to o/s front outer sill

n/s front brake hose close to front suspension arm

Pass 23 May 2013 48,232 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 48,208 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 48,208 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,904 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 47,904 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,386 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 46,930 miles

A plastic fuel pipe runs close to the rear exhaust

Both front tie-rods have split rubber bushes but there is no excessive movement.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 46,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

a plastic fuel pipe runs close to the rear exhaust box

both front tie-rods have split rubber bushes

Pass 5 Aug 2006 46,672 miles

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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SHV 937F is a 1968 Austin Mini Cooper in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SHV 937F, 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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SHV 937F is a 1968 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 February 1968.

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