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VKN 440J

1970 Austin Mini Cooper S

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,187 mi
Last recorded23,187 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S31,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKN 440J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 23,187 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 23,081 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 23,081 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s+o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s+o/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 21,679 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 19,510 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 19,104 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 18,296 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,149 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,044 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,037 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,994 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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VKN 440J is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKN 440J, 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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VKN 440J is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 7 August 1970.

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