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B751 CGH

1985 Austin Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,844 mi
Last recorded66,844 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini55,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB751 CGH
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2014 66,844 miles

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all shock absorbers has reduced damping effect

rear valance corroded

slight play in n/s & o/s swivel joints

Pass 26 Jun 2013 65,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s & o/s front & rear shock absorbers slightly weak

rear valance corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear wheel bearings has slight noise

offside rear lower floor has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear valance of car has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2010 63,674 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 31 Jul 2008 62,996 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f upper trunnion joint has slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2007 62,675 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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B751 CGH is a 1985 Austin Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B751 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 B751 CGH registered?

B751 CGH is a 1985 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B751 CGH safe to buy?

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