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AYH 703H

1969 Austin Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,920 mi
Last recorded63,920 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 1969 Austin Mini Cooper38,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYH 703H
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 63,920 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 63,037 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 61,765 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 61,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 61,105 miles

Front brake hoses foul but are armoured type & acceptable.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 61,105 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Front brake hoses foul but are armoured type & acceptable.

Pass 15 May 2008 60,888 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 60,745 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 60,745 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Light surface corrossion on front discs.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 60,608 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 60,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper?

Based on 4,144 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
brake recording little or no effort 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 127
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 88
parking brake recording little or no effort 84
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AYH 703H is a 1969 Austin Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1969 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 38,892 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AYH 703H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 57 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AYH 703H registered?

AYH 703H is a 1969 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 November 1969.

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