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975 XVM

2021 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,612 mi
Last recorded25,612 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration975 XVM
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 25,612 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 24,661 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 24,549 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 23,541 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 21,252 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 20,225 miles

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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975 XVM is a 2021 Austin Mini in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 975 XVM, 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 5 years old, this Austin Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 975 XVM registered?

975 XVM is a 2021 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 January 2021.

Is 975 XVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 975 XVM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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