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VWJ 947F

1985 Austin Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,937 mi
Last recorded70,937 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWJ 947F
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 70,937 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 70,843 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 70,736 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 70,380 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 70,380 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 70,269 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 70,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 22 May 2021 70,137 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 70,054 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 69,919 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 69,683 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 69,411 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 69,411 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 69,238 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 69,024 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 69,024 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 68,844 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 68,532 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,314 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 68,046 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,529 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,218 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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VWJ 947F is a 1985 Austin Mini Cooper in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VWJ 947F, 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 41 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 VWJ 947F registered?

VWJ 947F is a 1985 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 July 1985.

Is VWJ 947F safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWJ 947F shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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