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BGV 479L

1973 Austin Mini

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4 mi
Last recorded4 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini52,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGV 479L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2022 4 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 46,490 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BGV 479L is a 1973 Austin Mini in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 52,795 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 BGV 479L, 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 53 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGV 479L registered?

BGV 479L is a 1973 Austin Mini, first registered on 6 February 1973.

Is BGV 479L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGV 479L shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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