MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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hand brake cables getting poor ( slight fraying )
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed coolant gauge shows overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength where sill meets wheel arch, holed + covered in filler. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength where sill meets wheel arch, small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both tyres are very badly cracked on outside walls but cannot see cords
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
offside No plate light not working
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Blue tinge to both front position lights
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front main beam dazzles
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres Outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Blue tinge to both front position lights
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front main beam dazzles
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres Outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Front Both sidelights dim
Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Both sidelights dim
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tie bar/rod inappropriately repaired Both Insecure (2.4.A.2)
Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B450 BGJ is a 1984 Austin Mini in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1984 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 56,277 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 B450 BGJ, 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 42 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was B450 BGJ registered?
B450 BGJ is a 1984 Austin Mini, first registered on 16 November 1984.
Is B450 BGJ safe to buy?
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