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BPG 794H

1970 Austin Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,410 mi
Last recorded52,410 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 100056,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPG 794H
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 52,410 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,488 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 51,463 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 49,101 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 60,000 miles

offside and nearside front indicators faded:- recommend new bulbs.

play at inner steering rack joint on nearside.

welding to offside floor pan area requires further attention.

Fail 31 Mar 2012 60,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside front indicators faded:- recommend new bulbs.

play at inner steering rack joint on nearside.

welding to offside floor pan area requires further attention.

Pass 10 Mar 2007 60,000 miles

Brake pipes corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 60,000 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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BPG 794H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,575 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 BPG 794H, 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 56 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPG 794H registered?

BPG 794H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 3 April 1970.

Is BPG 794H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPG 794H shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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