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2791 TE

1962 Austin Mini

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,820 mi
Last recorded57,820 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1962 Austin Mini35,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2791 TE
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1962
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 57,820 miles

EXTENSIVE WELD REPAIRS TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

FRONT AND REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH AREAS HEAVILY CORRODED AND WEAK

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST FRONT JOINT

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY CORRODED IN PLACES

Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,715 miles

general condition of all welding on vehicle poor

general condition of vehicle poor

no secondary bonnet catch

wiper mechanism worn

Fail 8 Aug 2016 57,703 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot flooring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired center flooring (5.2.6)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

general condition of all welding on vehicle poor

general condition of vehicle poor

no secondary bonnet catch

wiper mechanism worn

Pass 10 Aug 2015 57,563 miles

underside of vehicle heavily repaired and covered in sealant.

Pass 19 Oct 2013 57,463 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2013 57,454 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

slight blow from front exhaust joint

underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal and heavily repaired(welded)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,742 miles

front suspension grease gaitors damp with grease

heavy weld repairs to underside of vehicle

repairs to offside rear tyre

underside of vehicle corroded in places

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Sep 2012 56,728 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front suspension grease gaitors damp with grease

heavy weld repairs to underside of vehicle

repairs to offside rear tyre

underside of vehicle corroded in places

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Sep 2011 56,179 miles

all vehicle struture and general condition very poor

offside front under wheel arch corrded to excess

underside of vehicle previous repairs

very poor repair to center boot flooring

Fail 24 Aug 2011 56,468 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all vehicle struture and general condition very poor

offside front under wheel arch corrded to excess

very poor repair to center boot flooring

Pass 26 Aug 2010 553,597 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 53,216 miles

VEHICLE VERY HEAVILY UNDERSEALED AND MANY PREVIOUS REPAIRS--RATHER DIFFICULT TO CHECK.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 52,348 miles

HEAVY UNDERSEAL AND MANY PREVIOUS BODY REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE

SCREEN WASHERS RATHER WEAK

WINDSCREEN WIPERS SLUGISH IN OPERATION

Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,966 miles

1, headlamp aim just within limits. †2, corrosion around 'A' post. †3, metal brake pipes rusty. †4, small holes i o/s outer cv gaiter. †5, movement in o/s top swivel. †6,extensive body and chassis repairs.

7, dampness around osr backplate. †8, rear suspension weak.

Fail 8 Jun 2007 51,960 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 25 May 2007 51,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion around a post and windscreen. †nearside front metal brakepipe rusty. †extensive body and chassis repairs to vehicle that either heavily undersealed or painted. †2 small holes in o/s outer cv gaitor. †slight movement to o/s top swivel.

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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2791 TE is a 1962 Austin Mini in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1962 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 35,621 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 2791 TE, 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 64 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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2791 TE is a 1962 Austin Mini, first registered on 22 November 1962.

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