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JVW 755H

1970 Austin Mini Cooper

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,914 mi
Last recorded32,914 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Cooper29,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVW 755H
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 32,914 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 32,914 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 31,565 miles

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 31,557 miles

Driver's seat insecure Runner broken (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,352 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,282 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,610 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 25,252 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,116 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 22,697 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,445 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 20,336 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 191,953 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 18,629 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 18,626 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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JVW 755H is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 29,317 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 JVW 755H, 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 56 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 JVW 755H registered?

JVW 755H is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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