MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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42 VKM is a 1962 Austin Mini in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 42 VKM, 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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What year was 42 VKM registered?
42 VKM is a 1962 Austin Mini, first registered on 23 November 1962.
Is 42 VKM safe to buy?
The MOT history for 42 VKM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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