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BRW 36K

1971 Austin Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,323 mi
Last recorded9,323 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S43,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRW 36K
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 9,323 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 9,254 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 9,253 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor seat support (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 9,079 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 9,079 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 8,614 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s bead aim poor

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2006 4,431 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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BRW 36K is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BRW 36K, 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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BRW 36K is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 16 September 1971.

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