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RSS 46J

1970 Austin Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,890 mi
Last recorded40,890 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S31,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSS 46J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 40,890 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 40,850 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 40,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,896 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,457 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,943 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 38,407 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 38,407 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,273 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 37,273 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 33,615 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,615 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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RSS 46J is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RSS 46J, 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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RSS 46J is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 20 November 1970.

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