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NKJ 611W

1980 Austin Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,895 mi
Last recorded13,895 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKJ 611W
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 13,895 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2013 13,895 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2007 13,516 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 13,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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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NKJ 611W is a 1980 Austin Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NKJ 611W, 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 46 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NKJ 611W registered?

NKJ 611W is a 1980 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 September 1980.

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