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TCL 716

1990 Austin Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,221 mi
Last recorded45,221 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Cooper83,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCL 716
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2017 45,221 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 44,487 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 44,210 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 44,153 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 43,640 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 42,971 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 41,416 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 41,218 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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TCL 716 is a 1990 Austin Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 83,831 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 TCL 716, 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 36 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TCL 716 registered?

TCL 716 is a 1990 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 December 1990.

Is TCL 716 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCL 716 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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