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YHK 82L

1973 Austin Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,522 mi
Last recorded21,522 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHK 82L
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 21,522 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2016 21,508 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 21,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 21,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 21,144 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2013 20,770 miles

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

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

both front wheel bearings slight movement

o/s/r floor getting rusty

rear subframe getting rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2012 20,733 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

rear subframe starting to rust

Pass 20 Aug 2011 20,661 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,576 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,429 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,657 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 19,332 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,173 miles

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

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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YHK 82L is a 1973 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 92.3%.

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 YHK 82L, 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 53 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 YHK 82L registered?

YHK 82L is a 1973 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is YHK 82L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHK 82L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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