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BNK 320A

1982 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 1125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,050 mi
Last recorded61,050 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini55,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNK 320A
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 61,050 miles

Nearside Front slight roughness in operation

Offside Front slight freeplay

engine has water leak

nearside rear tyre slight perishing to tread and wall

nearside steering rack boot slight deteriation

nearside steering rack slight freeplay

Fail 25 Jul 2016 61,050 miles

Nearside Front slight roughness in operation

Offside Front slight freeplay

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine has water leak

nearside rear tyre slight perishing to tread and wall

nearside steering rack boot slight deteriation

nearside steering rack slight freeplay

Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,050 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

fuel pipe slight corrosion

nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness in operation

nearside rear inner arch slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre perishing to tread and wall

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness in operation

offside rear wheel bearing slight roughness in operation

Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,050 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,033 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 61,033 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front stabilizer arm bushes sligh perishing

nearside front wheel bearing slight freeplay

nearside front wiper blade slight split

Pass 10 Nov 2009 61,009 miles

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

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

offside front wheel inner rim slight damage

Pass 10 Nov 2008 61,000 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 56,000 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 56,000 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

cracking to offside rack boot

offside and near side bottom of doors corroded

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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BNK 320A is a 1982 Austin Mini in Red with a 1,125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 55,886 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 BNK 320A, 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 44 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BNK 320A is a 1982 Austin Mini, first registered on 15 December 1982.

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