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2841 EL

1991 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,203 mi
Last recorded76,203 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1991 Austin Mini43,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2841 EL
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 76,203 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 75,493 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 75,096 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 72,991 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 71,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 71,979 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2006 70,833 miles

o*/s/f tyre starting to perish

Fail 28 Jun 2006 70,833 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

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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2841 EL is a 1991 Austin Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1991 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 43,613 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 2841 EL, 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 35 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 2841 EL registered?

2841 EL is a 1991 Austin Mini, first registered on 9 October 1991.

Is 2841 EL safe to buy?

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