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YRH 371J

1971 Austin Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,066 mi
Last recorded48,066 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S43,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRH 371J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 48,066 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 48,066 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jan 2021 48,065 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 47,812 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 47,722 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 47,412 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 47,406 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 46,861 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 46,648 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,468 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 46,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 46,405 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,385 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 45,554 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,213 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 43,699 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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YRH 371J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRH 371J, 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 YRH 371J registered?

YRH 371J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 February 1971.

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