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AWP 997H

1970 Austin Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,328 mi
Last recorded11,328 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Cooper29,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWP 997H
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 11,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front main beam dull

Pass 2 Jun 2016 10,295 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 9,342 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 8,140 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 7,673 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 7,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 7,498 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 6,550 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 6,547 miles

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

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

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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AWP 997H is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 29,317 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 AWP 997H, 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 56 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AWP 997H registered?

AWP 997H is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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The MOT history for AWP 997H shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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