MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,256 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Noise on OSR wheel when rotated.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)
Coolant leak ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Noise on OSR wheel when rotated.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?
Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BCG 988J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1971 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 54,584 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCG 988J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BCG 988J registered?
BCG 988J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 8 June 1971.
Is BCG 988J safe to buy?
The MOT history for BCG 988J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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