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NRS 485H

1970 Austin Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1030cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,195 mi
Last recorded25,195 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Cooper29,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRS 485H
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,030cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 25,195 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 24,994 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 24,786 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 22,256 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front wipers smearing

Fail 12 May 2014 22,239 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 22,239 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 16,884 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 10,996 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 4,694 miles

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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NRS 485H is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,030cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NRS 485H, 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 NRS 485H registered?

NRS 485H is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 January 1970.

Is NRS 485H safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRS 485H shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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