MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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394 DPX is a 1981 Austin Mini in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1981 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 56,830 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 394 DPX, 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 45 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 394 DPX registered?
394 DPX is a 1981 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 September 1981.
Is 394 DPX safe to buy?
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