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140 UXG

2004 Austin Mini

Pink Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

23,748 mi
Last recorded23,748 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Austin Mini23,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration140 UXG
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year2004
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 23,748 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 23,738 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 23,534 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 23,461 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 23,354 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 23,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 23,065 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 23,049 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 23,049 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 22,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect little or no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 11 May 2018 22,465 miles

Nearside Front Wheel cylinder clip loose

Nearside Rear Wheel cylinder clip loose

Pass 4 May 2017 21,333 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 21,189 miles

clutch stiff to release

n/s/f lower and o/s/r lower shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 3 Aug 2015 21,172 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 20,644 miles

o/r slightly binding

Fail 11 Apr 2014 20,639 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 20,429 miles

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Fail 22 Apr 2013 20,424 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Fail 19 Apr 2013 20,419 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s hand brake poor

Fail 16 Apr 2013 20,414 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front grill missing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,327 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 20,322 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,533 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 19,528 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,934 miles

nsr radius arm pin a little tight

Pass 17 Oct 2005 14,766 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 14,741 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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140 UXG is a 2004 Austin Mini in Pink with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 23,534 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 140 UXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 22 years old, this Austin Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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140 UXG is a 2004 Austin Mini, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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