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DYM 559J

1970 Austin Mini Cooper S

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,394 mi
Last recorded77,394 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S31,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYM 559J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 77,394 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 77,201 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 77,201 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front slight bind

Offside Front slight bind

Pass 21 Aug 2014 77,127 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 77,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,982 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 76,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,816 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 76,726 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 76,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 76,503 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 76,216 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 75,761 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 75,003 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 73,986 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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DYM 559J is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DYM 559J, 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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DYM 559J is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 3 September 1970.

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