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FPV 102J

1971 Austin Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,187 mi
Last recorded19,187 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S43,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPV 102J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 19,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 19,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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FPV 102J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FPV 102J, 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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What year was FPV 102J registered?

FPV 102J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 11 February 1971.

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