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PGT 68Y

1983 Austin Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,690 mi
Last recorded88,690 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini49,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGT 68Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 88,690 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 81,325 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 81,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 72,375 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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PGT 68Y is a 1983 Austin Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 49,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PGT 68Y, 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 43 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PGT 68Y registered?

PGT 68Y is a 1983 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is PGT 68Y safe to buy?

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