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DNC 561C

1997 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,076 mi
Last recorded45,076 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Austin Mini45,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNC 561C
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 45,076 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 45,061 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 45,047 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 45,001 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 44,945 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 44,931 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 44,923 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 44,896 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 44,888 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 44,871 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,843 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 44,739 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,732 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 44,677 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 44,445 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 44,348 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 44,096 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 43,620 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 43,620 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 42,816 miles

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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DNC 561C is a 1997 Austin Mini in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 45,061 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 DNC 561C, 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 29 years old, this Austin Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DNC 561C registered?

DNC 561C is a 1997 Austin Mini, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is DNC 561C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNC 561C shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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