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VOH 106J

1970 Austin Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,413 mi
Last recorded24,413 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S31,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOH 106J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 24,413 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 24,349 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 24,349 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 24,322 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 24,288 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 24,197 miles

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

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

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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VOH 106J is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VOH 106J, 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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What year was VOH 106J registered?

VOH 106J is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 1970.

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