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MRW 73V

1999 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

94,292 mi
Last recorded94,292 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRW 73V
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2006 94,292 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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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MRW 73V is a 1999 Austin Mini in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 MRW 73V, 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 27 years old, this Austin Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MRW 73V registered?

MRW 73V is a 1999 Austin Mini, first registered on 2 April 1999.

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