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PBL 740X

1982 Austin Mini Moke

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,062 mi
Last recorded59,062 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBL 740X
MakeAustin
ModelMini Moke
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 59,062 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Jun 2025 59,062 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,004 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

both o/s front and o/s rear tyres startin g to perish

front to rear and both front brake pipes rusting

n/s front radious arm top bolt spring washers starting to deteriorate

slight seepage of brake fluid around clutch pedal area

small rust hole to o/s front inner wheelarch area

Fail 6 Aug 2012 59,004 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

both o/s front and o/s rear tyres startin g to perish

front to rear and both front brake pipes rusting

n/s front radious arm top bolt spring washers starting to deteriorate

o/s steering rack gaiter rubber starting to dseteriorate

slight seepage of brake fluid around clutch pedal area

small rust hole to o/s front inner wheelarch area

Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

corrosion started on exhaust

corrosion started on front to rear brake pipe

corrosion started on underside and body

o/s/ steering rack boot split deteriated

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

slight play in steering rack

slight seepage around clutch pedal further invesigation reqiured

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Moke?

Based on 1,496 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
148
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Stop lamp not working 40
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30
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PBL 740X is a 1982 Austin Mini Moke in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Moke fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBL 740X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Moke typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Mini Moke is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PBL 740X is a 1982 Austin Mini Moke, first registered on 15 April 1982.

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