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GEG 209D

1982 Austin Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

33,503 mi
Last recorded33,503 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEG 209D
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 33,503 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 33,499 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2017 33,129 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 33,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 32,243 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 31,666 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

various under body corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2014 31,666 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

various under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2013 30,769 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 30,763 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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GEG 209D is a 1982 Austin Mini Cooper in Red 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 GEG 209D, 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 44 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GEG 209D is a 1982 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 May 1982.

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