1965 Austin MINI Cooper S 1.3L Petrol · HWR 826C
1965 Austin MINI Cooper S (1.3L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 1965. Recorded mileage 62,999 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI COOPER S
- Year / Origin
- 1965 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HWR 826C Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2022
- 62,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HWR 826C MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S (HWR 826C) between January 2006 and May 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”; “Brake pedal actuating linkage excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)”.
HWR 826C Mileage History
- 09/01/200668,999 mi
- 13/04/200768,999 mi
- 19/06/200868,999 mi
- 26/02/201068,999 mi
- 30/11/201168,999 mi
- 01/12/201168,999 mi
- 13/11/201568,999 mi
- 15/03/201668,999 mi
- 17/03/201668,999 mi
- 24/02/201768,999 mi
- 24/02/201768,999 mi
- 26/02/201860,018 mi-8,981 mi
- 07/03/201860,027 mi+9 mi
- 18/03/201961,765 mi+1,738 mi
- 19/02/202062,884 mi+1,119 mi
- 17/05/202162,999 mi+115 mi
- 19/05/202162,999 mi
- 04/05/202262,999 mi
Average of roughly -368 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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