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EFD 766B

1971 Austin Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,152 mi
Last recorded87,152 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper55,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFD 766B
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,152 miles

Offside Front Upper shock absorber mount welded just to satisfactory standard

Fail 23 Jul 2018 87,152 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper shock absorber mount welded just to satisfactory standard

Pass 30 Jun 2017 87,147 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,147 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 87,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 87,133 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 87,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 87,009 miles

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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EFD 766B is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper in Green with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 55,351 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 EFD 766B, 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 55 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 EFD 766B registered?

EFD 766B is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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