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KMB 348G

1976 Austin Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

80,103 mi
Last recorded80,103 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMB 348G
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 80,103 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 79,656 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 78,923 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 78,494 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,644 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 76,890 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 76,193 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 74,548 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 73,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 71,702 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 69,940 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,659 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 68,872 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 68,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 68,380 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 67,590 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,970 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 66,970 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,344 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 65,677 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 65,182 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 7 Jun 2006 64,652 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 63,574 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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KMB 348G is a 1976 Austin Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KMB 348G, 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 50 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KMB 348G registered?

KMB 348G is a 1976 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 21 December 1976.

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The MOT history for KMB 348G shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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