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HLU 483K

1971 Austin Mini Cooper S

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,253 mi
Last recorded92,253 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S43,699 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLU 483K
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 92,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2014 92,212 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 92,148 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 90,931 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 90,931 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 89,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 88,640 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 88,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 88,175 miles

Slight wear n nearside steering rack end

Fail 8 Jun 2009 88,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Slight wear n nearside steering rack end

Pass 14 Jul 2008 87,686 miles

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

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 86,781 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2006 86,099 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 86,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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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HLU 483K is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HLU 483K, 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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HLU 483K is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 10 August 1971.

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