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AKG 857K

1972 Austin Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,567 mi
Last recorded93,567 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2009
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini Cooper S41,789 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKG 857K
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2009 93,567 miles

n/s front floor showing signs of rust

Pass 22 Sep 2007 93,273 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2006 93,233 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 12 Aug 2006 93,233 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AKG 857K is a 1972 Austin Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AKG 857K, 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.

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What year was AKG 857K registered?

AKG 857K is a 1972 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 24 July 1972.

Is AKG 857K safe to buy?

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