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APP 173J

1989 Austin Mini Cooper S

Beige Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,691 mi
Last recorded7,691 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 173J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 7,691 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 7,469 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 7,327 miles

very slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 15 Apr 2016 7,146 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 6,589 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 5,904 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 5,101 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 5,101 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 4,980 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 4,924 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 4,843 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 4,830 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 4,828 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 4,678 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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APP 173J is a 1989 Austin Mini Cooper S in Beige with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 APP 173J, 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 37 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was APP 173J registered?

APP 173J is a 1989 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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