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DHS 870J

1971 Austin Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,348 mi
Last recorded59,348 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper55,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHS 870J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 59,348 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 57,427 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 55,372 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 55,351 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 53,811 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 53,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 52,462 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 51,757 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Slight Leak at Offside Suspension Filling Valve

Pass 16 Nov 2013 51,757 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Slight Leak at Offside Suspension Filling Valve

Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,224 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 50,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 48,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 48,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 47,191 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 47,191 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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DHS 870J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 55,351 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 DHS 870J, 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 55 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DHS 870J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 June 1971.

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