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OCP 37J

1971 Austin Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,731 mi
Last recorded12,731 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S43,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCP 37J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 12,731 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 12,717 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 8,218 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 8,199 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 8,184 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 81,767 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 6,765 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 6,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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OCP 37J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OCP 37J, 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.

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What year was OCP 37J registered?

OCP 37J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 17 June 1971.

Is OCP 37J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCP 37J shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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