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BEG 494J

1971 Austin Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,643 mi
Last recorded60,643 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S43,699 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEG 494J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 60,643 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 60,590 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 60,573 miles

N/S FRONT WHEEL DIFFERENT TYPE AND STICKING OUT

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

TOOLS AND PETROL CAN LYING ON TOP OF BATTERY

Fail 11 Oct 2012 60,572 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S FRONT WHEEL DIFFERENT TYPE AND STICKING OUT

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

TOOLS AND PETROL CAN LYING ON TOP OF BATTERY

Pass 10 Jun 2009 59,722 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 59,370 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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BEG 494J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 43,699 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 BEG 494J, 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 55 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 BEG 494J registered?

BEG 494J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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