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DBY 477M

1988 Austin Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,182 mi
Last recorded47,182 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 477M
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2009 47,182 miles

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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DBY 477M is a 1988 Austin Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DBY 477M, 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 38 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DBY 477M registered?

DBY 477M is a 1988 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 April 1988.

Is DBY 477M safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBY 477M shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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