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DRK 2J

1970 Austin Mini Cooper

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,555 mi
Last recorded92,555 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Cooper29,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRK 2J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 92,555 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 92,518 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 92,360 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 92,358 miles

Horn not working intermitant (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 92,307 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 92,289 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

fluid suspension low

neaside front tyre out of shape

offside rear tyre perished

play in steering coloum lower bush

Fail 19 Feb 2015 92,289 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

fluid suspension low

neaside front tyre out of shape

offside rear tyre perished

play in steering coloum lower bush

Pass 21 Jun 2007 92,255 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 92,255 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

corrosion round windscreen

crack in offside rear light lense

drivers door split

exhaust blowing

movement in steering wheel/column

movement nearside rear radius arm

whole of underside of car undersealed

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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DRK 2J is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 29,317 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 DRK 2J, 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 56 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DRK 2J is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 August 1970.

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