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YTF 540J

1971 Austin Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,028 mi
Last recorded37,028 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S43,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTF 540J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 37,028 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 36,837 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 36,729 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 36,150 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 361,111 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 35,570 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 35,558 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,283 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 33,182 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 33,182 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 33,128 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,128 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 32,096 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 32,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 31,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 31,735 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,620 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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YTF 540J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YTF 540J, 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 YTF 540J registered?

YTF 540J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 25 March 1971.

Is YTF 540J safe to buy?

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