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EXA 631C

1981 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,149 mi
Last recorded29,149 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1981 Austin Mini56,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXA 631C
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,149 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 29,149 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,142 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 29,142 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,092 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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EXA 631C is a 1981 Austin Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 56,830 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 EXA 631C, 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 45 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EXA 631C?

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What year was EXA 631C registered?

EXA 631C is a 1981 Austin Mini, first registered on 25 February 1981.

Is EXA 631C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXA 631C shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EXA 631C have outstanding finance?

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