MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,124 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering column has slight play at attach ment
off side front compression strut bolt to track control arm not long enough
off side front engine mount has a bolt missing
rear tyres made in 1996
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
off side front compression strut bolt to track control arm not long enough
off side front engine mount has a bolt missing
rear tyres made in 1996
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve split through and could fail at any point (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured earth strap from bellhousing is not attached to the body (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge cracked (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower engine mounting bolt into subframe missing
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front tie rod to lower suspension arm bolt is too short and bolt is not fully engaged into the nut
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear both tyres are made in 1996 (22 years old)
slight play at o/s/f lower joint
slight play found at steering rack inner joint o/s
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper S?
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VAU 869J is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 VAU 869J, 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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VAU 869J is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 13 August 1970.
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