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OLA 386L

1972 Austin Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1310cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,911 mi
Last recorded70,911 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini Cooper S41,789 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLA 386L
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,310cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,911 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 69,900 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 69,434 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 68,930 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 69,304 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 68,000 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate badly fitted

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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OLA 386L is a 1972 Austin Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,310cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 41,789 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 OLA 386L, 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 54 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 OLA 386L registered?

OLA 386L is a 1972 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is OLA 386L safe to buy?

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