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UMY 987F

1979 Austin Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,656 mi
Last recorded10,656 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMY 987F
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 10,656 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 10,654 miles

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

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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UMY 987F is a 1979 Austin Mini Cooper in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UMY 987F, 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 47 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UMY 987F registered?

UMY 987F is a 1979 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is UMY 987F safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMY 987F shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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