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CBY 47M

1974 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,846 mi
Last recorded92,846 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini 100048,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBY 47M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 92,846 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 91,768 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 85,305 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 85,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 16 May 2010 82,407 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2010 82,407 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 80,391 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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CBY 47M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 48,690 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CBY 47M, 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 52 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 CBY 47M registered?

CBY 47M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 25 July 1974.

Is CBY 47M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBY 47M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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