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CPV 905T

1978 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Austin Mini23,642 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPV 905T
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre tread channels cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2016

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2015

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014
Fail 26 Mar 2014

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013

Oil leak

driveshaft rubber crosses contaminated with oil.

mileage reading inoperative.

Fail 25 Mar 2013

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

driveshaft rubber crosses contaminated with oil.

mileage reading inoperative.

Pass 27 Mar 2012

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011
Fail 16 Mar 2011

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010
Fail 29 Mar 2010

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009
Fail 24 Mar 2009

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008
Fail 27 Mar 2008

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007
Fail 24 Mar 2007

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2006

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2006

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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CPV 905T is a 1978 Austin Mini in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 23,642 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CPV 905T, 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 48 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CPV 905T registered?

CPV 905T is a 1978 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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