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SKM 847M

1985 Austin Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,611 mi
Last recorded46,611 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKM 847M
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 46,611 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 46,548 miles

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

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

osf inner vslance corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,362 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 46,288 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 46,274 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 45,874 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 45,874 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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SKM 847M is a 1985 Austin Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SKM 847M, 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 41 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SKM 847M registered?

SKM 847M is a 1985 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 October 1985.

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