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LFL 468L

1979 Austin Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,086 mi
Last recorded12,086 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFL 468L
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 12,086 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 12,049 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 12,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 11,884 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 11,229 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 7,461 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 7,356 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LFL 468L is a 1979 Austin Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LFL 468L, 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 47 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LFL 468L registered?

LFL 468L is a 1979 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is LFL 468L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFL 468L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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