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679 COW

1970 Austin Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,933 mi
Last recorded20,933 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S31,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration679 COW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 20,933 miles

all tyres cracked

underbody and suspension corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2016 20,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

all tyres cracked

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2010 20,913 miles

Corossion to offside frontinner upper arch not within 12" of steering, brake or suspension mount.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre outer edge cracking.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 20,895 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to offside front inner upper arch not within 12" of steering, brake or suspension mount.

Hydroelastic pipe fouling on exhaust.

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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679 COW is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 31,758 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 679 COW, 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 56 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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679 COW is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 23 December 1970.

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