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YVF 559J

1970 Austin Mini Cooper S

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,056 mi
Last recorded49,056 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S31,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVF 559J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 49,056 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 49,034 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 49,006 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 49,001 miles

both front suspension arm inner bushes have slight play

o/s/r wheelbearing slightly noisey

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,958 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,952 miles

n/s/f lower arm inner bush has slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,897 miles

o/s/f driveshaft outer gaiter perished

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush has slight play

Pass 14 May 2012 48,893 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 48,846 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,235 miles

all tyres perished// n/s/f brake binding slightly// n/s rack gaiter slightly perished

Pass 17 Oct 2006 48,180 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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YVF 559J 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 YVF 559J, 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 YVF 559J registered?

YVF 559J is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 19 November 1970.

Is YVF 559J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVF 559J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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