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TDL 379J

1971 Austin Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,338 mi
Last recorded3,338 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper55,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDL 379J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 3,338 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 3,338 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 2,251 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 1,486 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 283 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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TDL 379J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 55,351 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 TDL 379J, 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 55 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TDL 379J registered?

TDL 379J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 25 May 1971.

Is TDL 379J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDL 379J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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