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M550 VDO

1995 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,930 mi
Last recorded47,930 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM550 VDO
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 47,930 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 47,114 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 46,123 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 46,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 45,349 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 43,357 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 43,337 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 41,810 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 41,732 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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M550 VDO is a 1995 Austin Mini in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M550 VDO, 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 31 years old, this Austin Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M550 VDO registered?

M550 VDO is a 1995 Austin Mini, first registered on 7 June 1995.

Is M550 VDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M550 VDO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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