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BPH 213H

1970 Austin Mini

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,434 mi
Last recorded1,434 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini54,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPH 213H
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 1,434 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 1,151 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 1,023 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 697 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 90 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 4,532 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front wheel bearings slight roughness

Pass 28 Aug 2008 3,361 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 105 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 49 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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BPH 213H is a 1970 Austin Mini in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 54,174 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 BPH 213H, 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 56 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BPH 213H registered?

BPH 213H is a 1970 Austin Mini, first registered on 25 March 1970.

Is BPH 213H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPH 213H shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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