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UCA 461J

1971 Austin Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,686 mi
Last recorded2,686 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S43,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCA 461J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 2,686 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 1,384 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 646 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2013 6,464 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 274 miles

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

o/s & n/s front inner suspension joint covers perished

Fail 27 Apr 2012 274 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s & n/s front inner suspension joint covers perished

Pass 4 Feb 2011 244 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 10 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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UCA 461J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 43,699 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 UCA 461J, 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 55 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 UCA 461J registered?

UCA 461J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is UCA 461J safe to buy?

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