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OCM 641J

1979 Austin Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

27,534 mi
Last recorded27,534 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCM 641J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 27,534 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 27,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 23,120 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 16,100 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 9,875 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 6,448 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 10 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 8 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 19,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 11,620 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 8,567 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 8,563 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 9 May 2013 85,605 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f inner wing corroded but not excess

Pass 9 May 2012 41,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 86,226 miles

Exhaust slightly blowing from join

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 23 Apr 2010 84,499 miles

idle speed slightly high

Oil leak

cuts in n/s/f tyre

cuts in o/s/f tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2010 84,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cuts in n/s/f tyre

cuts in o/s/f tyre

idle speed slightly high

Pass 22 Apr 2009 83,997 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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OCM 641J is a 1979 Austin Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OCM 641J, 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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OCM 641J is a 1979 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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