MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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)
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)
Slight wear n nearside steering rack end
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
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)
Slight play in steering rack
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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