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FYX 13J

1971 Austin Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

4,254 mi
Last recorded4,254 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper55,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYX 13J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 4,254 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 3,542 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 3,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 3,438 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 3,380 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 3,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 3,321 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 3,105 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 3,095 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

front nearside brake slight binding

Pass 20 Mar 2009 3,022 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 25,997 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 2,557 miles

emission test carried out visually(pre 1975 vehicle)

slight engine oil leak

slight play in n/s/f upper and lower swivels

Fail 30 Oct 2006 2,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

emmision test carried out visually(pre 1975 vehicle)

slight engine oil leak

slight play in n/s/f upper and lower swivels

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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FYX 13J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FYX 13J, 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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What year was FYX 13J registered?

FYX 13J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 May 1971.

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