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PUR 589H

1970 Austin Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,419 mi
Last recorded68,419 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S31,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUR 589H
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2012 68,419 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 68,401 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,351 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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PUR 589H is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 31,758 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PUR 589H, 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 56 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 PUR 589H registered?

PUR 589H is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 10 June 1970.

Is PUR 589H safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUR 589H shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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