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B734 CGH

1985 Austin Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,713 mi
Last recorded55,713 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini55,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB734 CGH
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 55,713 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 54,800 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 54,800 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 53,717 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 52,466 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 51,730 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 50,350 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 82,072 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 82,068 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 80,359 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 79,667 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS LOOSE

N/S REAR WHEEL BEARING ROUGH AND HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURING

SLIGHT SEIZURE IN N/S REAR RADIUS ARM

Fail 25 Jul 2014 79,665 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH HEADLAMPS LOOSE

INDICATOR AND WIPER STALKS LOOSE

MAIN BEAM TELL TALE OPERATING WITH DIPPED BEAM LIGHTS

N/S REAR WHEEL BEARING ROUGH AND HAS SLIGHT PLAY

O/S FRONT INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITER UNCLIPPED

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURING

SLIGHT SEIZURE IN N/S REAR RADIUS ARM

Pass 13 Aug 2013 77,595 miles

dash insecure

Fail 12 Aug 2013 77,595 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

dash insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2012 74,417 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 71,828 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 71,828 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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B734 CGH is a 1985 Austin Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,713 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 B734 CGH, 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 41 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B734 CGH registered?

B734 CGH is a 1985 Austin Mini, first registered on 15 February 1985.

Is B734 CGH safe to buy?

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