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B19 SGN

1991 Austin Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

34,823 mi
Last recorded34,823 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1991 Austin Mini43,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 SGN
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 34,823 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,312 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front tyres slightly rubbing on body - on full lock

nearside front seat belt needs help retracting

nearside rear seat belt needs help retracting

Fail 4 Feb 2013 31,312 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front tyres slightly rubbing on body - on full lock

nearside front seat belt needs help retracting

nearside rear seat belt needs help retracting

Fail 22 Dec 2012 31,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front and rear floor panel corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 31,312 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,312 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 31,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,312 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 31,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 61,705 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 61,705 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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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B19 SGN is a 1991 Austin Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 B19 SGN, 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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B19 SGN is a 1991 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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