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BMO 859B

1964 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,716 mi
Last recorded86,716 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1964 Austin Mini38,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMO 859B
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 86,716 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 86,712 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 85,348 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 85,348 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 84,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 83,235 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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BMO 859B is a 1964 Austin Mini in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1964 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 38,902 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BMO 859B, 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 62 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BMO 859B registered?

BMO 859B is a 1964 Austin Mini, first registered on 2 July 1964.

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