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EMV 298J

1971 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,247 mi
Last recorded90,247 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMV 298J
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 90,247 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 90,247 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 90,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

off-side rear tyre starting to go out off shape

Pass 22 Jan 2014 86,566 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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EMV 298J is a 1971 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 52,295 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 EMV 298J, 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 55 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EMV 298J registered?

EMV 298J is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 22 June 1971.

Is EMV 298J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMV 298J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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