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WBZ 76

1979 Mini Cooper Sd

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,460 mi
Last recorded68,460 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBZ 76
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 68,460 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 85,313 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 83,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 77,171 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 31 Jul 2023 66,030 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 73,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 65,676 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 69,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure monitoring system on

Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,474 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 66,324 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 66,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 65,176 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 54,150 miles

Emissions to clean to read

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY worn (out of shape) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 65,079 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 45,122 miles

Emissions to clean to read

Fail 14 Nov 2018 45,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions to clean to read

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm + Badly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 31,466 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 31,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

heavy wear to n/s/f tyre on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2017 26,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 17,102 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 13,735 miles

front brake disc(s) corroded

rear brake disc(s) corroded

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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WBZ 76 is a 1979 Mini Cooper Sd in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WBZ 76, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 47 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WBZ 76 registered?

WBZ 76 is a 1979 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is WBZ 76 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBZ 76 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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