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BCR 265K

1971 Austin Mini

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,239 mi
Last recorded34,239 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCR 265K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 34,239 miles

all tyres worn close to or on legal limit

engine oil stained

nearside front brake hose perished

nearside front upper suspension arm gaiter deteriorating

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside track rod end

slight underside corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,239 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,239 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust rubber mount perished.

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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BCR 265K is a 1971 Austin Mini in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 52,295 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 BCR 265K, 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 55 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BCR 265K is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 3 November 1971.

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