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CAU 129H

1979 Austin Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,473 mi
Last recorded47,473 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 129H
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 47,473 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,128 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 47,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 47,006 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight play in n/s steering rack inner

Fail 23 Nov 2015 47,006 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight play in n/s steering rack inner

Pass 12 Sep 2014 46,679 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 46,678 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 46,583 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 46,582 miles

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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CAU 129H is a 1979 Austin Mini Cooper in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CAU 129H, 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 47 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CAU 129H registered?

CAU 129H is a 1979 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 April 1979.

Is CAU 129H safe to buy?

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