MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,005 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
dipped/main beam stalk loose on column
windcreen wiper stalk loose on column
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
dipped/main beam stalk loose on column
windcreen wiper stalk loose on column
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspected incorrect repairs on front floors
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EVS 281Y is a 1982 Austin Mini in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
Across all 1982 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 55,886 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 EVS 281Y, 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 44 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was EVS 281Y registered?
EVS 281Y is a 1982 Austin Mini, first registered on 16 August 1982.
Is EVS 281Y safe to buy?
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