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CYG 409B

1998 Austin Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1071cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,296 mi
Last recorded4,296 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYG 409B
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,071cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 4,296 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 409 miles

slight play in front hubs

Fail 31 May 2018 3,699 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in front hubs

Pass 7 Jun 2017

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 98,596 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 98,427 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 97,719 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 97,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 96,816 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 96,242 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 96,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,627 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 95,242 miles

o/s front floor corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2010 95,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front floor corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 94,865 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 94,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 94,186 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2007 93,280 miles

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

rear fuel hose badly perished but not leaking

Fail 14 Apr 2007 93,213 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear fuel hose badly perished

Pass 21 Apr 2005 91,926 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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CYG 409B is a 1998 Austin Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,071cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CYG 409B, 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 28 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CYG 409B is a 1998 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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