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XFU 248J

1971 Austin Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,616 mi
Last recorded7,616 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S43,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFU 248J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2010 7,616 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 7,611 miles

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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XFU 248J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFU 248J, 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 XFU 248J registered?

XFU 248J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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