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J593 PFH

1991 Austin Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,984 mi
Last recorded73,984 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ593 PFH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 73,984 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

gfeneral corrosion unde vehicle has been pachwork repaired and covered with sealant

osr brake effort low

Fail 1 Aug 2012 73,984 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

gfeneral corrosion unde vehicle has been pachwork repaired and covered with sealant

osr brake effort low

Pass 22 Mar 2010 73,963 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 73,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 70,510 miles

nearside headlamp slightly loose

offside front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

rust & corrosion in various places

sills corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2008 70,507 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

headlamps slightly loose

o/s/f pads low

rust & corrosion in various places & sills corroded

slight wear on f.discs

Pass 11 Oct 2007 62,491 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 62,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 59,872 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 59,872 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J593 PFH is a 1991 Austin Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J593 PFH, 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 35 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J593 PFH is a 1991 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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