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car undersealed
noise on frt suspension
rust to floors
slight play in steering arms
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor area (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle n/s rear footbrake no reading (3.7.D.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
car undersealed
noise on frt suspension
rust to floors
slight play in steering arms
slight play in steering rack
Headlamp not working on main beam both headlamps not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor holed (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor holed (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor holed (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight play in steering rack
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
long solid fuel pipe kinked
slight movement insteering rack mountings
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper S?
Based on 3,935 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VBY 79E is a 1987 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%.
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 VBY 79E, 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 39 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of VBY 79E?
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What year was VBY 79E registered?
VBY 79E is a 1987 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 27 July 1987.
Is VBY 79E safe to buy?
The MOT history for VBY 79E 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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