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EMG 153J

1970 Austin Mini

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,583 mi
Last recorded32,583 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini54,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMG 153J
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 32,583 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,583 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,583 miles

NEARSIDE INNER WING AT TOP CORRODED NOT PRESCRIBED AREA

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE RIGHT ON LIMIT

OUTER SILLS SPOT WELDED BUT FULL SILL FITTED

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT FITTED NOT REQUIRED

WATER LEAK POSS WATER PUMP OR RAD

Fail 26 Jun 2007 32,583 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

BOOT FLOOR CORRODED NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WING CORRODED AT TOP

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

OUTER SILLS SPOT WELDED COMPLETE SILL FITTED UNDERSIDE OF CAR CORRODING NOT HOLED

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT FITTED NOT REQUIRED

WATER LEAK POSS RAD OR WATER PUMP

Pass 19 May 2006 31,881 miles

EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AND UNDERSEALD ALL APPEARS TO BE OK.

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

REAR FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE VERY RUSTY AND HEAVILY UNDERSEALED.

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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EMG 153J is a 1970 Austin Mini in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 54,174 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 EMG 153J, 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 56 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EMG 153J registered?

EMG 153J is a 1970 Austin Mini, first registered on 19 November 1970.

Is EMG 153J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMG 153J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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