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BFG 606B

1983 Austin Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,696 mi
Last recorded16,696 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFG 606B
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 May 2025 16,696 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2021 16,696 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 16,696 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 16,696 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 16,696 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2017 16,696 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 16,696 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 16,619 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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BFG 606B is a 1983 Austin Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BFG 606B, 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 43 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BFG 606B is a 1983 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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