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RYR 211Y

1991 Austin Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,383 mi
Last recorded15,383 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYR 211Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 15,383 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2021 13,524 miles

Front Floor areas corroded

Offside Rear Sill /floor corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Sill /step corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2019 13,503 miles

Front floor areas corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 13,439 miles

Corrosion on bulkhead

Fuel line corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Various underbody corrosion

Various welding patches

Front tyres badly perished

Fail 14 Apr 2018 13,439 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Corrosion on bulkhead

Fuel line corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Various underbody corrosion

Various welding patches

Front tyres badly perished

Pass 15 Apr 2017 13,363 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 13,263 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 12,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 12,708 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 12,708 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 12,050 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 12,047 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 11,859 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 117,224 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 117,224 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 11,250 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 11,250 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 11,134 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 107,547 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 9,573 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 7,942 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 7,942 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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RYR 211Y is a 1991 Austin Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RYR 211Y, 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 35 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RYR 211Y registered?

RYR 211Y is a 1991 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 July 1991.

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