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VTA 11J

1971 Austin Mini Cooper S

Yellow Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,986 mi
Last recorded13,986 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S43,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTA 11J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 13,986 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 13,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 13,956 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 45,331 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 45,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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VTA 11J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S in Yellow with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 43,699 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 VTA 11J, 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 55 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 VTA 11J registered?

VTA 11J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 5 April 1971.

Is VTA 11J safe to buy?

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