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OO 7848

1973 Austin Mini Cooper S

Green Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,876 mi
Last recorded31,876 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO 7848
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 31,876 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 31,843 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 31,813 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 31,715 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 31,258 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 30,731 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 30,686 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 30,677 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 30,674 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 30,667 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 30,600 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 30,356 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 28,588 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 25,860 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,578 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 25,527 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 25,512 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 24,880 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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OO 7848 is a 1973 Austin Mini Cooper S in Green with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OO 7848, 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 53 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OO 7848 registered?

OO 7848 is a 1973 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 7 December 1973.

Is OO 7848 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO 7848 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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