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CBJ 549H

1970 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,749 mi
Last recorded37,749 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 100056,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBJ 549H
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,749 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 37,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

left & right front inner sills corroded & holed just outside pescribed area

Pass 11 Aug 2006 36,786 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 36,786 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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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CBJ 549H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CBJ 549H, 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.

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What year was CBJ 549H registered?

CBJ 549H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is CBJ 549H safe to buy?

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