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MCE 854J

1971 Austin Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,581 mi
Last recorded42,581 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S43,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCE 854J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2017 42,581 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,229 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 42,197 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,181 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP AND BOTTOM JOINTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,150 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,098 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TOP AND BOTTOM JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY COULD DO WITH GREASING UP

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT WASHER SLIGHTLY BLOCKED

Fail 20 Aug 2009 42,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 42,043 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 41,913 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 41,913 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MCE 854J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MCE 854J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MCE 854J registered?

MCE 854J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 10 February 1971.

Is MCE 854J safe to buy?

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