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DPP 54B

1998 Austin Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,669 mi
Last recorded34,669 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPP 54B
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 34,669 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 33,093 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 32,534 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 32,437 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 32,362 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 31,610 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 31,605 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 31,504 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 31,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 30,060 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 36,395 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 33,434 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 33,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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DPP 54B is a 1998 Austin Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DPP 54B, 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 28 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DPP 54B registered?

DPP 54B is a 1998 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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